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Layoffs to gut East St. Louis police force

Layoffs to gut East St. Louis police force

  

 EAST ST. LOUIS • The Rev. Joseph Tracy said he’s tired of going to funerals. And now, he suspects he’ll be going to more of them.
“It’s open field day now,” said Tracy, the pastor of Straightway Baptist Church here. “The criminals are going to run wild.”
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Gang activity. Drug dealing. Cold-blooded killing. Tracy worries that a [...]

August 2 2010 | Posted in Employment, Featured, Missouri | Read More »

Andy Griffith has a new role, pitching Obama Care

Andy Griffith has a new role, pitching Obama Care

July 31, 2010  - WASHINGTON — Andy Griffith has a new role: pitching President Obama’s health-care law to seniors in a cable TV ad paid for by Medicare.

The 84-year-old TV star — whose role as sheriff of Mayberry made him an enduring symbol of small-town American values — tells seniors that “good things are coming” under [...]

August 1 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Health Care, North Carolina | Read More »

Thousands in Gulf Suffer from Misdiagnosed Skin Lesions

Thousands in Gulf Suffer from Misdiagnosed Skin Lesions

Symptoms experienced by Gulf residents may be the result of exposure to chemical dispersants

July 30, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christina Gagnier
T: 909.576.1411

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana—Area residents have begun to show up at clinics and hospitals with mysterious scabs and pustules covering their extremities, as reported from residents to non-profit relief organizations in the Gulf.
One thirty-three [...]

August 1 2010 | Posted in Featured, Oil Spill | Read More »

PROMISES BROKEN: Hundreds of fishermen don’t get their BP checks

PROMISES BROKEN: Hundreds of fishermen don’t get their BP checks

GRAND ISLE, La. –Hundreds of fishermen from Lake Charles to Moss Point, Miss., were supposed to get checks from BP on Wednesday but didn’t.
Wednesday night, their lawyer wanted answers. Jeffrey Briet represents more than 500 fishermen, and he said the payment system he set up with BP required his clients to be paid every 30 [...]

July 8 2010 | Posted in Featured, Oil Spill | Read More »

“Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America on the Rise Up Radio Show!” on Monday, January 25 at 7:00am.

“Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America on the Rise Up Radio Show!” on Monday, January 25 at 7:00am.

Event: Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America on the Rise Up Radio Show!
Start Time: Monday, January 25 at 7:00am End Time: Monday, January 25 at 10:00am
Where: Anywhere, USA
Show Archives: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E92A493CFD0160BCÂ
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. [...]

January 24 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

IT’S A NEW DECADE OF ROCK ON LIVE FROM SUGARHILL

IT’S A NEW DECADE OF ROCK ON LIVE FROM SUGARHILL

SugarHill Recording Studios

Media Contact:
Gina Miller
713.926.4431
IT’S A NEW DECADE OF ROCK ON LIVE FROM SUGARHILL JANUARY 14, 2010
Lucky Episode XIII features pianist Paul English and experimental rock band Peekaboo Theory
(HOUSTON, TX) 1.4.10 – Live From SugarHill begins the decade on a high note, featuring jazz duo Paul English & Dennis Dotson and experimental indie rock band [...]

January 24 2010 | Posted in Featured, Music | Read More »

Mo’Nique Takes Home a Golden Globe Award

Mo’Nique Takes Home a Golden Globe Award

And The Winner Is … Comedian, Actress, and BET Late Night Host
NEW YORK, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, January 17 the world watched as BET’s very own late night host, Mo’Nique took home the award for best supporting actress for her role as Mary Jones in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” [...]

January 24 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Documentary – TEN9EIGHT

Documentary – TEN9EIGHT

Announces February National Broadcast on BET and CENTRIC in Celebration of Black History Month and Scholastic Companion Book Release
BOSTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ — 50 Eggs Films today announced that BET and CENTRIC will broadcast the production company’s newest film, TEN9EIGHT: Shoot for the Moon, on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7 at noon and February 8 [...]

January 24 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Power Sports Factory, Inc. imports, markets and distributes motorbikes under the “Andretti” and “Benelli” brands

Power Sports Factory, Inc. imports, markets and distributes motorbikes under the “Andretti” and “Benelli” brands

Power Sports Factory is the only company with motorbikes endorsed by racing legend Mario Andretti.
The Andretti line combines top performance, competitive pricing and cutting-edge European design from Benelli, famous manufacturer and designer of some of the best motorcycles and motorbikes in the world. The Andretti-Benelli line is also known for its high-quality construction and superior [...]

January 12 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »