January 11, 2012

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Boko Haram leader challenges authority of Nigeria’s president in video

Boko Haram leader challenges authority of Nigeria’s president in video   By JON GAMBRELL and SUNDAY ALAMBA Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria — The leader of a radical Islamist sect has challenged the authority of Nigeria’s president in an online video, promising more attacks in a nation increasingly overcome by unrest and divided by religion. The […]

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January 10, 2012

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(Video) George Lucas: Hollywood didn’t want to fund ‘Red Tails’ because of its black cast

George Lucas: Hollywood Didn’t Want To Fund ‘Red Tails’ Because Of Its Black Cast Huffington Post In an appearance on The Daily Show last night, George Lucas said that he had trouble getting funding for his new movie, “Red Tails,” because of its black cast. “This has been held up for release since 1942 since […]

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January 10, 2012

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Obama’s re-election nomination DNC speech could move to Bank of America Stadium

Obama’s re-election nomination DNC speech could move to Bank of America Stadium By Hans Nichols Bloomberg President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is considering moving the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte to Bank of America Stadium to sell more skyboxes to wealthy donors, according to three Democrats involved in the fundraising. The 74,000-seat home […]

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January 10, 2012

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NBC to broadcast London Olympics in 3D

NBC to broadcast London Olympics in 3D MSNBC The London Olympics will air in 3D, bringing the games right into living rooms equipped with cutting edge televisions. NBC, which won the rights to broadcast the games, and Panasonic announced the plans Monday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In addition to having […]

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January 9, 2012

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U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) to close 259 offices

Closing of 259 USDA offices raises safety concerns By MICHAEL J. CRUMB Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Agriculture Department announced Monday it will close nearly 260 offices nationwide, a move that won praise for cutting costs but raised concerns about the possible effect on food safety. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the […]

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January 9, 2012

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Ageism: When or will age be rised in the US 2012 presidential election?

Ageism: When or will age be rised in the US 2012 presidential election?       By Dilemma X   The inauguration of the President of the United States takes place during the commencement of a new term of a President of the United States.   George W. Bush, who served 2 terms as the 43rd President of the […]

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January 9, 2012

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Attorney Jock Smith dead

Attorney Jock Smith dead The Montgomery Advertiser The Montgomery Advertiser has confirmed reports that area attorney Jock Smith has died. He died Sunday morning after a heart attack. Smith was 63. According to a biography on jocksmith.com, he was a former assistant attorney general for the State of Alabama and served as political science professor […]

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January 8, 2012

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After Tim Tebow‘s 316-yard passing day, are some fans thinking of the Gospel of John 3:16?

After Tim Tebow‘s 316-yard passing day, are some fans thinking of the Gospel of John 3:16? Broncos, Tim Tebow stun Steelers in OT, win 29-23 in NFL playoffs   Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow runs the ball in the third quarter against Pittsburgh. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post) By Mike Klis The Denver Post DENVER- Don’t feel bad, […]

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January 7, 2012

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The BCS championship game matches No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama on Jan. 9, 2012

Alabama football fans roll through long weekend in New Orleans Saturday, January 07, 2012 By Kari Dequine Times Picayune NOLA.com NEW ORLEANS- The streets of New Orleans were a multicolored football-fan festival Saturday. Besides the New Orleans Saints’ black and gold, and the LSU Tigers’ purple and gold, it wasn’t hard to find Alabama crimson. […]

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