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TheRoot.com

Kim Wayans, Debbie Allen and Angela Bassett on the state of black women in Hollywood today. Like this status if you want to see more black women in leading roles.

Black Actresses: No Good Roles

 

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A Daily Beast piece has a somber inside look at being an African-American woman in Hollywood.

 

PRI Public Radio International

President signs NDAA legislation but expresses misgivings about several provisions.

Obama signs defense bill, pledges to maintain legal rights of U.S. citizens

 

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President signs legislation but expresses misgivings about several provisions.

 

PRI Public Radio International

In January, the FAA is expected to issue new air space regulations allowing for the civilian use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Police departments are expected to be early and widespread users of the drones, but some are raising concerns about privacy

FAA poised to enable police departments to use UAVs domestically | PRI.ORG

 

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In January, the FAA is expected to issue new air space regulations allowing for the civilian use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Police departments are expected to be early and widespread users of the drones, but some are raising concerns about privacy.

 

 

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In Fort Dodge, Iowa, a South Korean company is bringing a factory town. Across the U.S. Midwest, communities are trying to lure foreign investment to get economies going again.

Iowa towns turning to foreign investment to restart economies | PRI.ORG

 

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In Fort Doge, Iowa, a South Korean company is bringing a factory town. Across the U.S. Midwest, communities are trying to lure foreign investment to get economies going again.

 

IMRU Radio

Listen in to our show tonight at 7pm EST on KPFK to learn the magic words to claim your prize.

MANGUS! - Official Movie Trailer

 

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Mangus Spedgwick has had one dream his whole life... He wants to be Jesus -- in his high school's annual production of "Jesus Christ Spectacular"

This American Life

Hey NYC - Next Monday at Symphony Space: "Uptown Showdown" featuring contributors Dave Hill, Gabe Delahaye and Gabe Liedman... plus other funny people. It's a debate about ridiculous things.

Uptown Showdown: Old Hollywood vs New Hollywood at Symphony Space

 

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Two teams of comedians, writers and performers including Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week? Podcast and Best Week Ever), Dave Hill (This American Life), Max Silvestri (Big Terrific), Gabe Delahaye (Mr. Coconuts) and Gabe Liedman (Big Terrific) square off

 

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

The Darkside of the Dome: ‘The American Dominate’

During my decades of research into the origins of federal Indian law and international law, I discovered that domination is the Latin language for “government.”

Op-ed By Steven Newcomb here…
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Indian Country Today Media Network

Happy New Year: Don’t Bother Asking for an Attorney When You’re Detained

Article here…
http://bit.ly/sAMpKK