Monthly Archives: September 2010

The following video concerns a father who became fed up with the bullies who abused his physically disabled daughter. After having open condoms placed on her head, being hit on the head from behind, and suffering other forms of abuse, … Continue reading →

Well now, the Acid Queen is finally having to face the music on her fake acid victim hoax. Bethany Storro before and after the acid attack (Facebook/AP) Damage: A close-up photo shows the damage to Miss Storro’s skin, which she … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1959: “I Want To Walk You Home,” Fats Domino Born: Jazz musician Leroy “Slam” Stewart, 1914 ******************************************************************************** 1959 The Isley Brothers charted pop with “Shout” (#47) their first of forty-six Top 100 hits over a forty-two-year period. … Continue reading →

“It’s a long old road, but I know I’m gonna find the end.” -Bessie Smith For everyone who thinks that life has kicked them to the curb, pushed them down, and passed them by. For those who think that it … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1975: “It Only Takes a Minute, Girl,” Tavares Born: Jimmy Bee (Jimmy Brunsen, the Flairs), 1034; guitarist Eric Gale, 1939 ***************************************************************************** 1952 The Ravens, one of two founding fathers of rhythm and blues (with the Orioles), charted … Continue reading →

Varnette Honeywood, Whose Art Appeared on ‘Cosby Show’ By WILLIAM GRIMES Published: September 16, 2010 Varnette P. Honeywood, an artist whose brilliantly colored collages, paintings and prints presented a warm, upbeat picture of black American life and whose paintings were … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1960: “The Twist,” Chubby Checker & the Dreamlovers Born: Pianist Cora “Love” Austin, 1887; Billy Ward (the Dominoes), 1921; Brook Benton (Benjamin Franklin Peay), 1931; Freda Payne, 1945; Nile Rodgers (Chic), 1952 ********************************************************************************* 1953 Big Joe Turner charted … Continue reading →

POLICE BRAND ACID ATTACK ON WOMAN A HOAX Woman said stranger threw acid in her face, but police say story doesn’t add up Nigel Duara Vancouver, Wash. — The Associated Press Published on Friday, Sep. 17, 2010 7:51AM EDT Last … Continue reading →

NASA / LOLA team Bulletin at a Glance News Observing This Week’s Sky at a Glance Community The Moon Through LRO’s Eyes September 17, 2010 | For the past year, the seven instruments on NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have mapped the … Continue reading →

  September 16, 2010 ColorLines Direct. News and commentary from Colorlines.com Steam Builds for Youth Immigration Bill, But Votes Not Yet CertainCongressional Hispanic Caucus signs on to Reid’s plan to move the DREAM Act in the next week.   Fall … Continue reading →