March 27, 2012

ABC7 Chicago Acknowledges Existence of 9-1-1 Call by Travyon Martin During Attack

ABC7 Chicago Acknowledges Existence of 9-1-1 Call by Travyon Martin During Attack
And the Feds have it...And the Feds have it...

http://soundcloud.com/the-mokelly-radio-report/abc7-chicago-acknowledges

March 27, 2012

'Hunger Games' Cast Subjected to Racist Attacks in Shocking Tweets

Heads-up: Some of the names listed in the photos don't seem to match actual Twitter accounts, and some of them are professing not to know anything about this. For example:
https://twitter.com/#!/abimaxwell/status/184482184839696384

Although THIS one kinda doubled-down on it...
https://twitter.com/#!/maggie_mcd11

And this one is clueless:
https://twitter.com/#!/LexieBrowning/status/184363672460730368

'Hunger Games' Cast Subjected to Racist Attacks in Shocking Tweets

Actors Amandla Stenberg and Dayo Okeniyi definitely hit it big when they landed the roles of Rue and Thresh, respectively, in "The Hunger Games."

But the relative unknowns playing tributes from District 11 in the dystopian saga (which scored a historic $155 million its opening weekend and rave reviews) are the subject of an offensive debate among a few, totally clueless fans of Suzanne Collins' blockbuster young adult novel, as pointed out at Jezebel.

Why? Although both Rue and Thresh are described as having "dark brown skin" in the book, some bigoted fans, oddly enough, object that both Stenberg and Okeniyi are black.

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Another tweeter even uttered the "N" word in decrying adorable African-American actress Amandla Stenberg's race.

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The Tumblr blog "Hunger Games" Tweets was first to decry the shocking, offensive trend. "The reactions are all based on feelings of disgust," the blogger wrote. "These people are MAD that the girl that they cried over while reading the book was 'some black girl' all along. So now they're angry. Wasted tears, wasted emotions. ... This is a BIG problem."

More:
http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/hunger-games-cast-subjected-to-racist-attacks-in-shocking-tweets-1673504.story


See also:

Racist Hunger Games Fans Are Very Disappointed



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But. On page 45 of Suzanne Collins's book, Katniss sees Rue for the first time:

…And most hauntingly, a twelve-year-old girl from District 11. She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that's she's very like Prim in size and demeanor…

Later, she sees Thresh:

The boy tribute from District 11, Thresh, has the same dark skin as Rue, but the resemblance stops there. He's one of the giants, probably six and half feet tall and built like an ox.

Dark skin. That is what the novelist, the creator of the series, specified. But there were plenty of audience members who were "shocked," or confused, or just plain angry.

The tumblr Hunger Games Tweets has collected a smattering of Twitter postings, with the goal of exposing "Hunger Games fans on Twitter who dare to call themselves fans yet don't know a damn thing about the books." What people are saying is disappointing, sad, stomach-churning, and just plain racist.

More:
http://jezebel.com/5896408/racist-hunger-games-fans-dont-care-how-much-money-the-movie-made

March 27, 2012

It could have been worse...

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March 26, 2012

$antorum (All Over Town) - Music Video

$antorum (All Over Town) Music Video! This is the dance for the song, and tells the story of how Ira Davey taught Friendship how to $antorum.

You can download the MP3 of the song at www.iradavey.com

If you like the video, consider buying some stuff from us; it helps us to keep making these videos!

Music is by Ira Davey and Friendship. We are happy to license this out... contact us with any questions at iradavey@gmail.com

March 26, 2012

Anonymous: Message to YouTube

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YouTube: If you do not open access to TheAnonMessage's account within 72 hours, we will unleash hell.

This is a direct message from Anonymous to YouTube. Spread the word.

Follow @TheAnonMessage on Twitter for the latest updates.

TRANSCRIPT:

Citizens of the World,
We are Anonymous.

This is a direct message to YouTube.

Your block to TheAnonMessage's account has directly violated first amendment rights of the constitution of the United States. This violation stands against everything our collective believes in. By speaking out against the viral Kony twenty twelve video, Youtube has decided to block a voice of truth.

At this time, the collective is thinking of teaching YouTube a lesson. We must stress that the YouTube website will not be affected. It is a medium of communication and knowledge that has fallen in the wrong hands. However, we will take a course of action that will have YouTube executives awake at night and afraid for their sanity.

No censorship.
Knowledge is free.

We are Anonymous.
We are Legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.

Youtube, expect us.

March 25, 2012

Faux News Blues by Lance Theroux (Warning: link automatically plays music)

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/12415366

March 25, 2012

What notifications does someone get if someone alerts on something they posted?

Do they get a copy of the jury decision? Only if the post is hidden? Or even if the post is not hidden?

March 25, 2012

Here's what he's looking at...

March 25, 2012

If you do not have insurance, and you become sick or injured, you will go to the emergency room.

There, they are required to treat you, whether or not you can pay.

And if you cannot pay, the rest of us are the ones who will carry the cost of your bills.

Also, if you do not have insurance, you are less likely to be up to date on your vaccinations and check-ups, which puts the rest of us at risk for being infected by some disease you may be spreading.

Or if you have an undiagnosed heart or brain condition and pass-out behind the wheel of the car, and cause harm to others, because you didn't get the medical tests you needed.

March 24, 2012

Live Streaming of The Reason Rally on uStream!

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Thanks for visiting and watching! The current live stream slated for the Reason Rally will be intermittent between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Please see my Twitter feed to the right or follow me at @DavidSingerWJPA for when I’ll broadcasting speakers, counter-protesters’ thoughts, and conversations with fellow atheists, anti-theists, and agnostics.

http://www.davidmsinger.com/live-stream/