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LOL! Actually @Delano if you set up a zoom conference that any of us could participate in AND if @Pioneer1 is not just talking shit (I know a big assumption) would commit to attending I'll be there!. I think it would be fun and interesting. Again, I chose to use some of my disposable time to sleep and usually 1 a.m. CST falls within the time frame I've decided to allocate to the activity -- so pick and earlier time.

Because the constant objectivation of women, particularly Black woman, reinforces a behavior and mindset that has never served us. 😉

The building requires masks in all open spaces. When I took this photo no one was in the office. If no one is in the office I do not wear a mask. You should not compare and treat a city like Tulsa the same way you treat a city like New York City. The population is so much smaller and the population density is so much lower. Tulsan's comply with mask wearing and social distancing for the most part. Also, cities like Tulsa and Tampa are very different than the more rural areas of the state. One would not liken New York City to Wyoming County simply because they are both in New York State --- they are so different they may as well be different planets. What about the risk? There are some people who have refused to leave their home over Covid-19. I'm not one of them. Are you?

I talked to this one sister who complained that Jim Brown's ill-treatment of Black women and love of white women was not depicted in the film. Jim and I attended the same university (Syracuse University) and I recall a rumor telling of Jim him actually throwing a woman out of a dorm window. I don't know the extent of Jim's ill treatment of woman, but that would have been a interesting issue to address in the film, given the controversial issue discussed. I have zero respect for buddies especially physically powerful men who abuse women.... At the beginning of the film there is a scene in which Jim is visiting with a white supporter in his home -- it that must have been true, for it was too outrageous and absurd to have been made up and added to the film purely for effect. Google posted the video below while I was looking for a video of an author. I watched it and I have to admit it is hard not to like Jim Brown.

Death is just one potential way for him not to complete two terms. It would be interesting to see what the oddsmakers say for Kamala Harris becoming the next president. I believe the chances are better than 50/50.

here is a link to new audiobooks on AALBC. It is updated as soon as I add new audiobooks: https://aalbc.com/books/audio-books.php

Reasons prevails. 😉 You think Biden is gonna last 8 years in office? I don't. What do the cards say?

Howabout "Webmassa" There already classes on psychometric manipulation of humans (social media).

You should have worked for Trump.

@Pioneer1are capable of looking at any women without assessing sexual desirability?

Yeah that sound like the same type of thing. Our doors are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I have 24 hour access. yeah they have a kitchen, game room,, lounge area, etc. I have all the benefits of a cooperate office without the downsides (i,e, I come and go as I please and report to myself 🙂 )

Again the question is not one of "disposable" time -- all of it is subject to being disposable. The time we make disposable is a matter of choice. Do you see the distinction I'm making?

@Chevdove I did not ban that commenter for the same reason I did not ban pioneer for his last comment. Sure there are some homo sapiens who have Neanderthal DNA and yes all of those individuals are descended from Europeans, but that does not make them any less human.

I'm not sure what point you are making @Delano. OK so we all have to eat, sleep, and use the toilet, so maybe we don't all have all 24 hours at our disposal, but that is a technical detail and ignores my main point and fails to answer the question I posed. Use your words Del.

@Delano What? Will you acknowledge, that on this given day, and in this particular case, my reason/logic "trumped" your astrology/tarot? Days Until Trump Leaves OfficeCountdown

Yesterday I was visiting a friend and I noticed a Black couple in a movie on his TV and asked him "what movie is that?" He told me the name of the flick which I promptly forgot, because he also said it was on Amazon Prime. I replied, "Well that is one movie I'm not watching, because Amazon is not getting a penny of my money." Generously, the Brother offered me his login, so when I got back home I logged in to see what Prime had to offer. The first thing that popped up was this brand new flick One Night in Miami, A fictionalized account of an evening that Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Malcolm X spent with each other after Clay defeated Sonny Liston for boxing's heavyweight title. It was one of the best films I've seen in a long time; an excellent character study that brilliantly showcased the struggles, triumphs, and often conflicting ideologies of these four legendary Brothers. It humanized these young men brilliantly, providing an interesting perspectives on many things including the origin of Sam Cook's iconic song, A Change is Gonna Come; Ali's condemnation of Malcolm X for leaving the Nation of Islam; Jim Brown's views of activism versus economic empowerment; all in a world of overt and institutionalized white racism. The knowledge two of these men would be murdered within the year, made the story even more poignant. This film also marks Regina King’s directorial debut. I see the film is in theaters now. I say "mask up" and check it out!

No. Articles have limited scope. If you want all that, read the books when they are written. Maybe this will help you see my point. Twitter published everything thing Trump wrote unfiltered. It did not matter that it was untrue, inflammatory, or dangerous. Sure, Trump may have posts some true posts, but the ones full of lies are the ones that really matter. How much energy should writers dedicate to reporting on the true post versus the false ones? Should they report on them equality as you say? If you have congestive heart disease and a pair of strong legs where do you want your doctor to spend their time, on your legs or heart?

Based upon that definition I'm a "professor" of web design having taught the subject, at the college level, for several years. I earn a living as a full-stack web developer (skills required to create and maintain AALBC). I also refer to myself as a webmaster LOL!

Del, most people didn't think he would be elected -- and he would not have been were it not for our greedy media giving him outsized, free coverage. I think the overriding point of the conversation, and the subsequent wager, was the fact that I believed he would serve out his term -- despite your astrological prediction. Is my summarization inaccurate? If so, please tell me how you see it. I've lived in American longer than you have, and probably have a better idea of how it works. White people can simply get away with far more shit Black people can. Obama opens his mouth in the first few days and he is called a "Liar" in the chambers of congress! Did any one do this to Trump? The stark contrast is mind boggling. Look, once the democrats lost the senate and house it was pretty obvious, at least to me, that 45 would serve out his sentence (oops, that was a Freudian slip I meant "term").

That is a curious phrase. We all have 24 hours at our disposal each day. How we choose to use those hours are up to the individual. What makes any given hour of time "Disposable?"

Tessa Thompson is moving into production in a major way with a new production company, a first-look deal at HBO and HBO Max and exec producing two big book adaptations – Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (AKA @FerociousKitty) The Westworld star has launched Viva Maude with a two-year deal at the WarnerMedia-owned cable network and streaming service. Thompson said, “I’m beyond thrilled to officially launch my production company, Viva Maude, which has been a real passion project and labour of love over the last few years. I’m elated to begin this partnership and to bring entertaining and impactful television projects to my friends and collaborators at HBO and HBO Max. Together we are committed to developing interesting and inclusive stories with inventive creators and to discover new voices and visionaries.” Read more at Deadline

Whoa, that is the kind of sly distortion of reality I'd expect from Pioneer LOL! Dude in less than 3 days trump will almost certainly complete his term. However I will give you this. If the working of prosecution (also unlikely) happens and To be prosecuted a 2/3 majority in the Senate is required and that is extremely unlikely -- surely your tarot tells you that much. I'm surprised you are still fighting, this when the outcome is obvious. It has been an interesting 2-year conversation.

Yes I do listen to the news while working (as I'm doing at this very instant). However I do red a great deal of news online and in print. SO tell me old buddy -- how did you come to know so much about the Proud Boys, osmosis? @daniellegfny I don't listen to any of those sources very much any more. WLIB was gutted and WABC is s shell of what it once was. I used to listen to Open Line on Sunday morning too, but the strongest host Mtume left and the Cut Man stopped coming around. City college has some good programming too. Al Sharpton has a show but it is a weak program. Today I rarely listen to NYC radio. I've basically settled into NPR and the programming. Whether you are in Tulsa, NYC, or Tampa the programming virtually indistinguishable and that is a problem too -- local reporting across the country is terrible.

Hi @Lisa Washington, I'm sure there are many. Jane Friedman operates a an excellent Blog for indie authors. I think sites like AALBC can be a great resource with a bit more participation from authors. This portions of AALBC, "Bloggers Helping Bloggers" or "#ReadingBlack" are a good start. I felt my blog which I discontinued recently was as good blog for indie authors. If you are aware of some please share them here. As an aside, I can link to your website or Blog on your Lisa Washing page here on AALBC.

Not much time left my friend...