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But there is another equally important cause: the simple fact that young black men commit a disproportionate number of crimes, especially violent crimes, which cannot be attributed to judicial bias, racism or economic hardships. The rate at which blacks commit homicides is seven times that of whites. Why is this? Several incidents serendipitously occurring at around the same time as the march on Jena hint loudly at a possible answer. In New York City, the tabloids published sensational details of the bias suit brought by a black former executive for the Knicks, Anucha Browne Sanders, who claims that she was frequently called a "bitch" and a "ho" by the Knicks coach and president, Isiah Thomas. In a video deposition, Thomas said that while it is always wrong for a white man to verbally abuse a black woman in such terms, it was "not as much ...
'It's me in a different way'
Melaina's counselor is there for her five days a week. Benzor-Marquez said Melaina's friends have been supportive, encouraging her to ask boys out. But Melaina also has been harassed and hurt, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. One classmate - she says he didn't mean for her to hear - said, "She's an it." Then there was another guy at the bus stop. He was a bit more vocal. "She's still a guy!" he declared. She recently had a date with boy to see the movie Beowulf. Her stepfather chaperoned. The date was teased when classmates found out he went with her, Melaina said. Yet she counts her transition as "100 percent successful." Mom doesn't go that far. Benzor-Marquez feels that Melaina may have become accustomed to the small but steady stream of comments and questions directed at her, and view them as normal.
Britney's Late Night Workout
I was not a fan then either, so I hadn't watched her much back then. And the reason she is using the payphone is either 1) so she has an excuse to stand there for photos and pretend it's annoying, or 2) to call her dealer without leaving a record on her cell. .
Money, supply at risk as states' squabble over aquifer heads to court
The state of Mississippi's lawsuit against Memphis asserts that for decades the city has been stealing millions of gallons of its water daily. In the vast aquifer underlying the Mid-South, the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division's wells have created depressions, causing ground water to be pulled northward across the state line. The city, however, maintains that its use of the aquifer is reasonable and doesn't harm Mississippi. .
Discussion about dating violence to be Nov. 6 at IPFW
While dating is always a hot topic on a college campus, the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) branch of Voices Not Victims will sponsor a discussion on the more serious side of this social meeting. The Dynamics and Diversity of Dating Violence Discussion will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in Walb Student Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public.The discussions will include various aspects of domestic violence with a focus on diversity issues. Topics include domestic and dating violence, signs of abuse or potential abuse, diverse domestic aspects, and domestic partnerships. Panel members will center on special issues faced by law enforcement, social services, immigrants, illegal residents, refugees, and the international community. The discussion is cosponsored by the IPFW Department of Women's Studies.For more information, contact Angelina Morimanno, IPFW Voices Not Victims president, at (260) 715-6106.
The story so far
When asked why she thought he treated her different than the other girls, she said probably because her dad "had a talk with him." Her mom and dad knew they dated. -- Vanessa. Met suspect at park. ... Suspect took her to a home on Hemphill and wanted to have sex. She told him no. He became angry and called her names and told her to get out. She started crying as she did not know how to get to her cousin's house. He drove her back to her cousin's house and pushed her out of the vehicle. They met at Six Flags and went out twice. First time went to store and riding around. Second time to go to a movie but ended up at a house he said was his. He took photos of her on a bed. She refused to "stay there" with him. He became angry and cussed her. He did ask if she was a virgin. As they listened to the girls, many of whom were still terrified of Ortiz, police heard familiar stories.
Love has a shot at being selected Pac-10's best
Maybe Kevin Love's distinct talents won't translate into NBA stardom, but the UCLA center is a terrific college player and a favorite to become only the second freshman to be named Pacific 10 Conference player of the year. . . .
The first was California's Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who in 1996 headed an all-conference team that included Washington State's Mark Hendrickson, later a struggling Dodgers left-hander, and Stanford's Brevin Knight, later an NBA journeyman and Clippers reserve. . . .
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One in 100 US adults behind bars: study
WASHINGTON: More than one in 100 adults are now behind bars in the United States, home to the worlds largest penal population, with a startling one in nine young black men incarcerated, a study showed Thursday.
The prison and jail population rose by 25,000 to 2.3 million last year, out of a US adult population of 230 million, bringing the incarceration rate to one in 99.1 for the first time in US history, said the Pew Centre on the States. By comparison, China, with a population of one billion people, was second in the world with 1.5 million inmates, followed by Russia with 890,000 people in the slammer, said the study.
America also has the dubious distinction of leading the planet in the rate of incarceration, which is higher than nations like South Africa and Iran.
Curt Cavin: IRL & Formula One Q&A
No one is going to build a racetrack in this bullish market, and the only other track is Pocono, which actually isnt out of the question. Tony George, in particular, likes the track, but I guess Ill be surprised to see Indy cars there again.
Question: I know you have addressed this before, but with Tony George seemingly having a great time at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, have the odds of a Grand Am race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway increased? (Kent, Indianapolis).
Answer:: I dont think so. First of all, when would you hold such a race? The Speedways staff is already taxed with three major events, and plans are being made for a Moto GP race. Id say thats enough. And truthfully, for as cool as the 24 Hours is, I dont see Grand Am being big enough to be a stand-alone event at the greatest racetrack in the world.
Louisville craigslist sting nabs 27 for prostitution charges
What inconceivable reality are you living in? There have NEVER been as many firearms---handguns, assault rifles, etc.--in the hands of middle America than there are now. Are we safer---NO. Need proof---read today's top local story: Fern Creek STUDENT with gun & lock-down---sound familiar??? If you ever open your eyes and ears, it should sound familiar, because this sort of thing is at EPIDEMIC levels: family/spouse murder suicides, co-workers going on mass killing rampages, 12, 15, 17 year old WHITE students taking guns to schools and senselessly killing each other EVERY DAY in one community or another; and let's not forget parishoners in churches and tabernacles going on similar impulsive mass-killing-suicide rampages....so DON"T EVEN pretend to Yell "victim" when WE ARE ALL THE SENSELESS VICTIMS of UNPRECEDENTED GUN AVAILABILITY.
Why the Grammys really need Amy Winehouse
Meet Miley") and "American Idol" (Daughtry, Carrie Underwood). And the Eagles had huge success by ignoring the major labels and going directly to their fan base by selling their album at Wal-Mart.
A prime-time TV "event," itself a product of a simpler era when there were only three major networks, needs big stars and big hits to thrive. And the Grammys are hurting in that department. Winehouse, one of the music industry's few rising stars, is up for six Grammy nominations this year, but she hasn't sold even 1 million albums -- for decades the platinum standard by which mainstream hits were measured.
Yet just because there are no mega-stars on par with "Thriller"-era Michael Jackson doesn't mean music has lost any of its cultural importance. On the contrary, more people are listening to more music than ever.
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