Michael Eric Dyson: Obama Runs from Race Like a Black Man Runs from a Cop' - BV Black Spin

Michael Eric Dyson: Obama Runs from Race Like a Black Man Runs from a Cop' - BV Black Spin: "Georgetown University Professor Michael Eric Dyson criticized President Barack Obama for avoiding racial issues last night on MSNBC:

'I think that we should push the president. This president runs from race like a black man runs from a cop. What we have to do is ask Mr. Obama to stand up and use his bully pulpit to help us. He is loathe to speak about race.'

Michael Eric Dyson is my homeboy and one of the single greatest reasons I chose to engage in black public scholarship in the first place (Dr. Julianne Malveaux was the other). I love him like a brother and respect all that he has to say (even when I disagree). While I personally didn't want to take a sledgehammer to the head of the White House during my commentary on the Reid situation, I love the fact that Dyson's comments, while certainly inflammatory, likely caused the heads of White House staffers to shoot up like a dog hearing a funny noise. In other words, he got Barack's attention and called him to the porch like a 10-year-old yelling insults at another kid's mama.

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Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien Turn on Each Other | PopEater.com

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien Turn on Each Other PopEater.com: "The late-night barbs aren't stopping, and Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien have switched from making fun of NBC, to taking jabs at each other.

'Nobody knows what is going on. Conan O'Brien, understandable, is very upset. He had a statement in the paper yesterday. Conan said NBC has only gave him seven months to make his show work. When I heard that ... Seven months?! How did he get that deal? We only got four! Who's his agent?' Leno quipped to his audience.

'Hosting 'The Tonight Show' has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me -- and I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want in life. Unless Jay Leno wants to do it too,' Conan said. Watch The Videos Here

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Big Money at Stake If Conan O'Brien, NBC Divorce | PopEater.com

Big Money at Stake If Conan O'Brien, NBC Divorce | PopEater.com: "Conan O'Brien's days at NBC are numbered, that much appears likely. His bombshell letter to the world Tuesday argued that 'The Tonight Show' belongs at 11:35 p.m. and not a minute later. To him, the 'Tonight' franchise would be destroyed if it is moved to 12:05 a.m., as the network proposed in order to accommodate for Jay Leno's return. In other words, move the show and I'm out. In other other words, Conan is toast, and he stands to lose bank.

NBC said Tuesday that the proposed shuffling would not be a breach of O'Brien's contract, because: A) They promised to keep him on as the show's host regardless of ratings, and B) His deal does not include language that guarantees an 11:35 p.m. start. To that, O'Brien says contract shmontract. 'The 'Tonight Show' at 12:05 simply isn't the 'Tonight Show,'' he wrote in his manifesto.

O'Brien makes between $10 million to $20 million a year and is owed about two and a half years on his contract."

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8-Year-Old Michael Hicks Stuck on Terror Watch List - Sphere News

8-Year-Old Michael Hicks Stuck on Terror Watch List - Sphere News: "Eight-year-old Michael Hicks isn't your typical third-grader. He's a Cub Scout, a junior black belt and a big fan of BMX bikes. He is also a name on the Transportation Security Administration's 'selectee' watch list.

'Why do they think a kid is a terrorist?' Mikey's mother, Najlah Feanny Hicks, wondered in an interview with The New York Times.

Good question.

While suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab breezed through security without incident on Christmas Day, Mikey, a bespectacled boy from Clifton, N.J., finds himself frisked each time he tries to board a plane -- simply because he shares the name of a suspected terrorist or criminal.

'A terrorist can blow his underwear up and they don't catch him,' Hicks said. 'But my 8-year-old can't walk through security without being frisked.'"

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'Pants on the Ground' - American Idol -

'Pants on the Ground' - American Idol : "No one can deny that General Larry Platt created the best water cooler moment from last night's 'American Idol' auditions. If anybody in the Atlanta crowd deserved 15 minutes of fame on national television, it was Platt.

The 62-year-old, who took part in the Civil Rights Veterans Movement in 1963, gave Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi a comic relief after a long day of auditions when Platt sang his original song, 'Pants on the Ground.' But we're loving all the remixes that have hit the Internet.



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David Letterman Wants Conan O'Brien On His Show | PopEater.com

David Letterman Wants Conan O'Brien On His Show PopEater.com: "In what could be the most brutal Jay Leno bashing session of all time, Conan O'Brien got himself an invite to appear on David Letterman's 'The Late Show.' Dave is looking not just to capitalize on the NBC drama, but also to knock his nemesis Leno down any way he can. Oh, Dave! How naughty (and brilliant)! All of the juicy details on a possible Conan-Dave interview, plus Brian Williams' Lauer adoration and more after the jump!

Letterman Courting Conan

After the ugly way 'The Tonight Show' has treated Conan O'Brien, an unlikely person is jumping in to defend him -- David Letterman. 'Dave would love to get Conan on his show,' an insider tells me. 'Not to rub NBC's noses into their huge mistake, but to welcome Conan with open arms and show him that despite the way his old network has treated him, America loves him.'

Dave -- who knows first-hand what it's like to be treated badly by NBC and Leno -- hasn't reached out to Conan directly, but his staff has contacted Conan's people letting them know about the open invitation."

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Iron Chef Special Used Ringers, Not Veggies From The White House Garden -- Politics Daily

Iron Chef Special Used Ringers, Not Veggies From The White House Garden -- Politics Daily: "The produce used on the Food Network's Jan. 3 Iron Chef of America two-hour special White House show was billed as being from the White House garden. But the show did not disclose that 'stunt double vegetables' were used and not produce from the First Family's garden.

The much ballyhooed show featured a cameo by First Lady Michelle Obama who invited the chefs to pick what they needed from the White House garden in the opening scenes."

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La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony to be Married - BV on Love

La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony to be Married - BV on Love: "After a long term engagement -- five years to be exact -- La La Vazquez just announced that she and her fiancé, Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets, are finally tying the knot! While out and about in New York City yesterday with her mother, Carmen, the television personality said that the couple plan to get hitched in the city this summer. After confirmation from her publicist, it's safe to say that the couple is officially on their way to marital bliss. La La's publicist has confirmed to Black Voices that the couple has indeed decided to make it official this year, and the soon-to-be Mrs. Anthony has enlisted celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss, who has has worked with the likes of Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum and Gwen Stefani, to plan the affair. La La hasn't released any wedding details just yet, but her publicist told us that she will be shopping around for venues and a designer.

La La has been assuring people for years that she was content with her lengthy engagement to Anthony."

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Wal-Mart Begins Charging for Grocery Bags in California

Wal-Mart Begins Charging for Grocery Bags in California

Wal-Mart (WMT) is either looking to make an impact on the environment or cut more expenses -- probably both. The world's largest retailer is now going to charge its customers in parts of California for shopping bags. No, not the thin plastic ones, but the reusable kind. The standard white plastic bag is going away completely.

Is this a good idea? That is, charge for the temporary storage containers that house goods customers just bought? Wal-Mart apparently wants to force customers to become eco-friendly, although any customer -- after paying 15 cents for a reusable, washable bag -- can throw them away. Want a larger shopping bag? 50 cents, please.

~I personally think this is a good idea and bad idea- so Wal-Mart is turning into Aldi- I can see it now- people bring boxes with them to take their purchases home.

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Hearst's Skiff vs. Amazon's Kindle: A Tech Showdown That Kindle Can Win

Hearst's Skiff vs. Amazon's Kindle: A Tech Showdown That Kindle Can Win - DailyFinance:
Hearst's Skiff vs. Amazon's Kindle: A Tech Showdown That Kindle Can Win
A classic tech showdown has now shifted to the red-hot e-reader market. On Friday, semiconductor designer Marvell (MRVL) announced at the 2010 International CES that it will team up with publishing giant Hearst in a bid to throw the floodgates open for manufacturers who want to get in on the fast growing e-reader market.

Marvell will build a chipset called Armada aimed at making it easier for manufacturers to create competitors to Amazon's (AMZN) hit Kindle, among other e-readers. To this end, Hearst and Marvell will partner to create the SkiffReader Development Kit based on the Hearst's Skiff e-reader platform.

I, myself think that is a awesome device and others have tried to knock it off his high horse, but it consistently remains simply the best e-reader on the market.  What is your favorite e-reader device?

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Warner Bros. new releases to stay off Netflix for 28 days

Warner Bros. new releases to stay off Netflix for 28 days | Company Town | Los Angeles Times:
"Warner Bros. new releases to stay off Netflix for 28 days
January 6, 2010 | 11:29 am
Marking the first step in what could be a major change in Hollywood's relationship with Netflix Inc., Warner Bros. has struck a deal with the fast-growing online DVD subscription service that will prevent it from offering new releases until 28 days after they go on sale.

The studio is hoping that the four-week 'window' will push consumers interested in watching movies at home to purchase the DVD. Warner already imposes an identical window on $1-per-night kiosk company Redbox and its competitors. Although its unilateral move against Redbox has led to a court battle, Netflix agreed to the 28-day window in exchange for improved financial terms, higher inventory levels and increased access to content for its online streaming service.

How does this make you feel? It pisses me off because again, F- the consumers, it is really all about the money, more than providing a service that pople pay for.