Jim Taricani, a television reporter in Providence, R.I., fell victim to a widening judicial assault on freedom of the press this week. Mr. Taricani was convicted of criminal contempt of court on Thursday for refusing to reveal who gave him an F.B.I. videotape documenting bribery and corruption in city government ( Read more... )

Please read the following... for your own safety ( Read more... )

"Ivan the Terrible" refused to give up. Now back to a tropical storm, its figure-8 pattern included all of the east coast and now it's back on the Gulf, heading for Texas. The projected path takes it through Houston in a WNW direction with strong rains on its north side ( Read more... )

I need to get out of here. I might just go to the beach this weekend, probably Saturday. I'll be a day trip but it should be fun to get the American version of "fresh" air. I'm definitely not going to ATL. Too many people... though I might go to Battle of the Bands this year. We'll see.

Mr. Shea Lott had been crowned Mr. FAMU Gospel Choir 2004-05, as if there was any doubt. Congrats to him and his lovely lady. Kinda sucks though. I've always said that I don't go to Coronation Ball because I don't know anyone who should be there. Guess it time to show up and show out ; )

My family and I went to see 4 movies on Saturday.  Here are my thoughts (Highest rating: 5 stars):

1. Bourne Supremacy: If you like the first one and you like action ( Read more... )

My roommate's birthday is today. I might cook for her but that would be about it. After all, I am going home this weekend. I'll do my usual "dragging the dirties" again (the quarters will be saved!!) and after this, the next time I need to wash, it will be in my own place. I'm so excited. It's a quaint 2-story townhouse with a nice ( Read more... )

Tough choices for tough times (from USA Today ( Read more... )

I'm not sure how much longer this would be up but it was a featured editorial in the June 28th New York Times. Stories like this intrigue me ( Read more... )

I have completed Entry #75. If you're looking, many of them are friends only, private, or personal. I got to register today and still got all the class and teachers I wanted. I am SOO happy. Tonight is the volunteers meeting for next week's Tastemakers Only meeting at the Moon. I'm going but I'm not staying for the after-party. I'd rather be ( Read more... )