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YouTube allows commenters to freely use the N-word on video pages, and the YouTube video maker, even YouTube Partners like this blogger, are powerless to do anything about it, outside of removing and banning trolls. A job unto itself. As I stated in this video… I’ve had enough of this, and am asking YouTube to … Read more
As this blog post is written, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who this blogger considers to be a wacky guy on civil rights issues, is watching his Patriot Act amendment, called Amendment 348, go down in flames in the U.S. Senate. Senator Paul, who worked to force an amendment to the Patriot Act that, if passed, … Read more
Georgia GOP Congressman Rob Woodall (GA District 7) was caught at a town hall meeting making a statement, or a series of them, that could only be borne of hypocrisy. While lecturing a constituent about self-reliance, and saying “You want the government to take care of you, because your employer decided not to take care … Read more
Ashton Kutcher Talks With Charlie Rose At TechCrunch Disrupt, a photo by zennie62 on Flickr. Appearing in a beard and hat, and not wanting to talk about his new gig on Two And A Half Men, Actor Ashton Kutcher came on to talk with Charlie Rose at Tech Crunch Disrupt New York about his company … Read more
The International America’s Cup Yacht USA-76 came into San Francisco last week, and as part of a promotional effort that will ultimately lead to both this fast yacht, and the replica of the yacht America, as a kind of “Disney” ride on the San Francisco Bay. A perfect attraction to get San Franciscans and … Read more
The GOP majority in the MN state legislature invited controversial “Reverend” Bradlee Dean, who advocates the killing and or incarceration of gays, to make the opening “prayer” for today’s session. Dressed in a track-suit, Dean used the time to question the religious affiliation of U.S. President Barack Obama. Bradlee Dean, opening 20 May 2011 MN … Read more
Well, it looks like Oakland’s got a center-stage position in this story of Judgement Day May 21, The End Of The World 2011, or The Rapture, or The Apocalypse, or whatever. Harold Camping, the founder of Family Stations, Inc., and the producer of the assertion that the end of the World was coming, well, tomorrow, … Read more
The activist Professor Cornel West has goals and agendas that are, at best, only partially apparent to the rest of us despite his academic prominence and countless interviews; it’s reasonable to assume that his priorities and tactics fluctuate dynamically. Editor, journalist, entrepreneur, political consultant, photographer, and former Congressional Campaign Manager, Thomas Hayes I’ve been … Read more
Editor, journalist, political consultant, and former Congressional Campaign Manager Thomas Hayes According to Reuters, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Behner, is becoming a target for Tea Partiers who may resort to “primary” challenges for Republicans who have failed to adhere to absolute ideals while working in Congress. “Born in the days … Read more
Did you know Dick Armey makes $500,000 per year to lead the allegedly leaderless, so-called grassroots Tea Party? Add this to the Koch Brothers insinuating themselves into control of faculty appointments at colleges and universities in the United States and you have to wonder just what’s up on the extreme fringes of the right. The … Read more
Zazzle Bay To Breakers Hella 80s Weekend Kickoff Party Friday At Roe SF – a great party is on to kick off the San Francisco Zazzle Bay To Breakers, and it’s all part of Zazzle’s effort to help make the 100-year old Bay to Breakers, set for this Sunday, a week-long event. I met with … Read more
X POSTED AT THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM This is an editorial I wrote for Ed Rice’s Editorial and Column Writing Class. I got an A on it – so I thought it was worth posting. P.S. I’ll have more posts in two weeks once school is done. Written By Nikky Raney Abstinence only education is … Read more
Ron Paul has announced the formation of a 2012 presidential exploratory committee – which is just big fancy talk for Ron Paul is going to run for president in 2012. This information has been provided by the Associated Press: Drew Ivers, Paul’s 2008 Iowa caucus campaign manager, says the Republican congressman will announce his plans … Read more
Ohio State University’s football coach Jim Tressel is now known for his many text messages, phone calls and e-mails made after he heard that players were selling memorabilia. The Detroit Free Press reports that there are good reasons as to why Tressel should and could be fired: What Tressel did is fairly simple. He was … Read more
Music video made for class. Justin Bieber’s “BABY” performed by Dennis Rose. Filmed by Nikky Raney with Sony NX5 and edited using Final Cut Pro. Enjoy. :)
Everyone knows who baby Jesus was, but now the media is buzzing about Baby Joseph. Fox News showed footage around one pm today that made a trigger in the brain go off. This is a story that needs to be blogged about – so much being said about negativity of United States Health Care and … Read more
As this blog post is written, President Barack Obama’s undoubtedly holding court in San Francisco’s Masonic Auditorium. And while a substantial crowd turned out to see him, well into the 2,000 range if not more by estimate, there were some protestors. Frankly, only a handful of them and far out-numbered by Obama supporters. Including this … Read more
I think it’s safe to assume that there will remain a certain non-trivial segment of the electorate that isn’t so much “for” anything as they are, to put it in plain words, “against President Obama.” Their numbers will fluctuate some, and their fervor (which is to say, willingness to make noise) is likely to increase … Read more
Following wildly enthusiastic reviews for the World Premiere at the Full Frame Film Fest last weekend, “The Loving Story” has made the Daily Beast’s list of Hottest Films of Tribeca 2011 in New York City this week… check out their entire list! Tribeca features awards for independent films in six (6) categories: World Narrative World … Read more
In a video on CNN Donald Trump is referring to Mitt Romney as a small business man: It may not be a direct insult on Mitt Romney, because everyone seems small and insignificant in net worth when compared to Donald Trump, but Trump should probably stop thinking that he is so much better than everyone … Read more
Whenever two celebrities start dating it’s always a blogworthy event. In this case Paul McDonald was just recently casted of American Idol, but now he is dating Nikki Reed. Reed was first in the movie Thirteen and is now known for her role in the Twilight saga. Us Magazine online reports that McDonald, 26, said … Read more
TMZ has footage of Nicolas Cage arguing with his wife in a tattoo parlor before he gets arrested. Cage was intoxicated and basically a mess. He was in town to shoot his movie Medallion He was later arrested for domestic abuse and disturbing the peace and held on $11,000 bond. The Hollywood Gossip reports that … Read more
In Toronto Charlie Sheen announced a bipolar disorder awareness march from his hotel to the venue where he was performing at: On Friday afternoon, only hours before his second show in Toronto, Charlie Sheen posted a Facebook and a Tweet stating: “Bipolar Awareness Walk!! Come join me at 6pm and walk with me from The … Read more
The extraction, transport, processing, and combustion of coal, the predominant fuel on the planet for electricity generation including roughly 50% of the electricity in the U.S., also creates multiple hazards for human and environmental health — external costs downplayed by the champions of coal. According to a study published earlier this year, “Accounting for the … Read more
Cisco’s sudden and really awful decision to end production of the Flip Video Camera brand and fire 550 people stunned not just this blogger, who went on a rant… But the media and the Internet. On the day of the announcement “RIP Flip” become a Twitter trending topic, and “flip camera” was one of the … Read more
Donald Trump has been questioning President Barack Obama’s legitimacy as being born in Hawaii. This is seriously beating a dead horse, because everyone who is educated knows that yes indeed Obama was born in Hawaii. This is not a debate. This is a fact. Now, of course Sarah Palin is backing up Trump as she … Read more
April 15th marks the world premiere of a moving documentary of the famous case of Mildred and Richard Loving a landmark civil rights struggle resolved in 1967 by the United States Supreme Court declaring Virginia’s anti-miscegenation statute – which had been used to arrest the Lovings – unconstitutional. The Elisabeth Haviland James/Nancy Buirski film premieres … Read more
Bipolar Disorder existed before Catherine Zeta Jones announced she had it, but it always seems like a mental disorder or any disorder at all doesn’t really matter until there is a celebrity that has it. There are so many people out there with bipolar disorder, but now that Jones is publicly bipolar – all of … Read more
The President made a compelling case for his vision of the future of the United States, putting the GOP on notice that he is committed to the quality of life for every citizen. The debate over deficits and the federal budget, he said, is about more than just cutting and spending, characterizing the conversation as … Read more
While watching CNN it has been announced that Mitt Romney will in fact be running for President. People are celebrating today in regards to the anniversary of his healthcare plan in Massachusetts, but his campaign is more concerned with letting the people know that he is in fact running. He wants to be the first … Read more
Celebrities are coming out of the woodwork with confessions. Dennis Quaid (known for Parent Trap among others) is confessing that he was a coke addict. Dennis Quaid wrote an article for Newsweek about his cocaine addiction and says that it was the biggest mistake he ever made – well, that’s good to know. NY Daily … Read more
Jenn Sterger claims that she is not a gold digger as TMZ reports: As part of an interview that airs on ABC over the next few days, Sterger told George Stephanopoulos, “I haven’t made a dime off anything in this whole situation. Not from the pictures. Not from Favre. I never wanted to sue anyone. … Read more
Kelly Clarkson will be returning to American Idol to perform a song with country singer Jason Aldean, TV GUIDE reports. Rihanna will also be there performing this Thursday along with the final 8 contestants on Idol. Clarkson was the first winner and now she is 28-years-old and all can still remember watching her sing “A … Read more
A lot of time, thought and effort went into this post. So please read it. The most annoying thing will be that before even reading this post some people are going to automatically go into the mind state that the only thing Planned Parenthood does is use tax payer’s money to pay for abortions. Please … Read more
Continuing what seems to be a tradition on The Late Show With David Letterman, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria came on last night showing nothing but full legs, all thighs, and cleavage. Then, she had a wardrobe malfunction. A button on Longoria’s, er, “tuxedo,” which David Letterman said was not really a tuxedo, managed to … Read more