November 2008 Blog Posts (188)

Police have possible suspects in beer delivery driver’s slaying

Police have possible suspects in beer delivery driver’s slaying On Monday, the 26-year-old Atlantan was fatally shot in the stomach when someone tried to rob him on a beer delivery at a gas station near Oakland Cemetery.

Tuesday afternoon, Atlanta police were still trying to identify the shooter in the death of the Haitian immigrant, who moved to the United States with his family in 1992.

With the help of some phone tips, police had a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 19, 2008 at 12:29pm — 1 Comment

Portsmouth teen gets 44 years in death of pizza deliverer

Robert Edward Kiesewetter was delivering pizza in the Edgefield Apartments area of Churchland when he was robbed. He was trying to get away when Jamal Minggia shot at him three times, according to Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Douglas Ottinger.

Kiesewetter managed to drive to a nearby fire station, but the 50-year-old died of a gunshot wound to the chest in the April 25 shooting.

Minggia, 19, will spend the next four decades in prison… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 19, 2008 at 12:28pm — No Comments

WILL THE JOB SITUATION WORSEN OR GET BETTER WITH OUR NEW PREZ?

Wow, we have a black president. So, now why is it every state is asking for a handout like they think Obama is going to be suckered into giving them money. I mean I know it aint fair that the banks got bailed out, but it seems state officials everywhere wants bail out money. I wouldn't be surprised if Arnold Schwartznegger didn't start the fires in Cali himself. There are 150-60 million people in the US. If they gave everybody 1 million dollars thats only 150-60 million dollars, and we'll all… Continue

Added by Lil Torrey on November 19, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments

Obama Picks First Black Attorney General

President-elect Barack Obama is set to appoint Eric Holder attorney general, making him the first African American to hold the position, reports say. Holder, 57, served as deputy attorney general in the Clinton administration and was a legal advisor for Obama’s campaign. There is no official word yet from Obama’s camp, but according to Newsweek, after some discussions Obama made an offer to Holder and he accepted. “The announcement is not likely until… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 4:48pm — 3 Comments

Man Finds Racist Slur Printed on His Sales Receipt

The owner of Kansas City Journey’s store says it has fired an employee who was behind a racial slur on a receipt given to a black customer. The store owner apologized for the worker who chose a code on a computerized list of reasons for returned merchandise that said “Cust: Dumb Nigger.”

The slur was printed on the receipt after the customer bought his kicks but later returned them after buying a cheaper pair elsewhere. He didn’t notice the insult until he got… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 3:20pm — 3 Comments

First Look: Jamie Foxx on Men’s Fitness Magazine

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Stat Quo Addresses Gayness Going On In The Men's & Rap Society

Hood Hype interview with Stat… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Damon Dash Says Kanye Hate Jay-Z For Not Giving Him A Rocafella Chain

Video of Kanye getting his chain starts @ 4:00 “This n- [Kanye ] was like, ‘Wow. [Jay-Z] ain’t going to give me the chain,’” Dash alleges in December’s Complex magazine. “I had to take off my chain and give it to him, and I was heated. I had the real canary diamonds. That s- cost $40,000! I told Kanye, ‘Yo, you got to give that back when we get off this stage!’”

Dash contends that after Jay-Z violated the code of hip-hop chivalry, “Kanye hated… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:51pm — 2 Comments

BRANDY COVERS JET MAGAZINE

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:49pm — 2 Comments

X-RAY MACHINES AT HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

There’s a freak show going on at Atlanta Hartsfield and the star is YOU! :)
A new x-ray machine installed at Hartsfield gives security screeners a lot more than just a glance at what you’re carrying — and I don’t mean weapons or bags.

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:47pm — 1 Comment

DON CORNELIUS ORDERED TO SURRENDER GUNS: Judge issued request Monday in the wake of spousal battery charges.

*TMZ.com reported Monday that a judge ordered Don Cornelius to give up all of his guns following Friday's charges in connection with two domestic incidents involving his wife.

"He was also hit with a protective order, limiting contact with his victim to just 'peaceful contact,'" the Web site said.

The former "Soul Train" host was charged with spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness from making a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:44pm — No Comments

The Real Housewives of ATL Reunion Brawl

Check out this hilarious clip of the upcoming reunion episode of the The Real Housewives of ATL. During one of many heated conversations, Kim, the tone deaf country singer, hauls off and calls your favorite ghetto gal, Nene, a “b*tch”. We feel bad for the maintenance man who’ll have to spend his night sweeping up those mounds of weave.

Several rumors link the identity of Kim’s “Big Poppa” to real estate mogul and married father of three, Lee Najjar, as well as a mystery… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:41pm — 2 Comments

HATE CRIMES IN U.S. SPIKE AFTER OBAMA WIN: AP compiles list of incidents in the wake of Nov. 4.

From California to Maine, reports of hate crimes have increased dramatically since the Nov. 4 election of Barack Obama, the nation's first African American president.

Cross burnings, schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama," black figures hung from nooses and racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars are among the "hundreds" of incidents that have been documented by police in the past two weeks.

The alleged crimes also include… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 18, 2008 at 2:31pm — 3 Comments

Def Jam Names New Senior Vice President

Island Def Jam Music Group President, Steve Bartels announced today (11/17) the appointment of Jeff Straughn as Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing of Island Def Jam Music Group.

Promoted from vice president to senior vice president, Straughn’s new position requires him to build long term partnership programs with the label, its artists and corporate entities to reach mutually beneficial marketing goals. He served a vice president since… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 17, 2008 at 11:13pm — No Comments

What's really Going on?

This was sent to me in an email.... with a question....

PEOPLE JUST CAN'T MOVE FORWARD, CAN THEY?

Obama’s election spurs racial crimes. Racial epithets on cars and homes, cross-burnings and children chanting “Assassinate Obama,” are among some of the incidents that make up what officials say is a rise in post-election racial incidents across the country. From Maine to California, police have clocked a range of crimes that include vandalism, at least one physical… Continue

Added by MZ.CASMERE on November 17, 2008 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Aretha Franklin Chosen as Greatest Singer All-Time by Rolling Stone Mag

Aretha Franklin topped the list of 100, thats wzup. Issue on news stands today. Pick it up to see who made rest of the cut. Respect and on behalf of the Nation. I give a standing “O” to Ms. Franklin and Rolling Stone Magazine.

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 17, 2008 at 1:40pm — 1 Comment

Diddy’s New ‘I Am King’ Ad Draws a DANGEROUS Association With Pres. Obama

If you haven’t noticed I try not to straight “report” on news that’s already been pretty well covered on the net or blogosphere and when I do address them its because I’m providing at least what I believe to be a new perspective, angle or opinion. To that end I decided not to “report” on the news of Diddy’s ad campaign for his fragrance “I am King” and how he plans to leverage the campaign on the strength of Barack Obama’s historic presidential… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 17, 2008 at 1:27pm — 5 Comments

Sheriff's Police interrupt South Side dog fight

There was a crowd of 50 in all, including a pregnant woman and two teenagers, jammed into the tiny basement of an Englewood home allegedly cheering on the two pit bulls ripping each other apart in a makeshift ring, authorities said.

The stink of animal and a backed-up sewage drain didn't stop the alleged Saturday night show, didn't dampen the enthusiasm until deputies with the Cook County sheriff's office and Chicago Police descended on the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 17, 2008 at 1:26pm — 4 Comments

GQ NAMES BARACK "MAN OF THE YEAR"

GQ has named Barack Obama one if its "Men of the Year" with a cover and article — penned by Senator Ted Kennedy — that went to press before Election Day.

Obama is joined by Michael Phelps, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jon Hamm, each of whom grace one of GQ's four "Men of the Year" covers.

GQ named Obama "Game Changer of the Year," and an excerpt of Kennedy's piece appears below:As I write this, Barack Obama and John McCain have just… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on November 17, 2008 at 1:25pm — 1 Comment