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Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American' (AP)

AP - The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: "black."

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120204/ap_on_re_us/us_black_or_african_american

Did Some Black Holes Survive the Big Bang?

Meer: Did Some Black Holes Survive the Big Bang? | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Slashdot | 2011-05-05 05:15:47
astroengine writes "Could anything survive from one universe to the next, through a Big Crunch and resulting Big Bang? According to two researchers, a special class of pre-Big Bang black hole may have the ability to traverse the Big Bang singularity. The upshot is that there may be black holes that existed before the Big Bang knocking around in our modern universe. What's more, we might be able to detect them through the theorized gamma-ray burst produced when these pre-Big Bang black holes evaporate out of existence. But how would we distinguish between these black holes and the primordial black holes thought to be produced after the Big Bang? Well, that's just too confusing right now." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/ofHNa9a7IzI/Did-Some-Black-Holes-Survive-the-Big-Bang

Some blacks see racism in 'birther' questions (AP)

AP - Shortly after President Barack Obama declared himself an American-born citizen with papers to prove it, Baratunde Thurston declared himself a disgusted black man.

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110428/ap_on_el_ge/blacks_obama_s_birth_papers

Giorgio Armani Black Label in Category-Specific Boards in Community

Meer: Giorgio Armani Black Label in Category-Specific Boards in Community | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Armani black | 2011-04-03 16:12:34
Giorgio Armani Black Label: I don't know much about Armani, but is this their black label? I see there are some black labels that do not say, 'A Milano Borgonuovo 21' but mine does
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Clothing-Shoes-Accessories/Giorgio-Armani-Black/510289230

Some Black Observers Urge Tough Scrutiny of Obama

Meer: Some Black Observers Urge Tough Scrutiny of Obama | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | washingtonpost.com - Nation | 2009-04-06 06:04:54
Jeff Johnson knows how to make his audiences squirm. The young, black radio and TV political commentator waits for the discussion to turn to the topic being talked about ceaselessly, incessantly, ad nauseam: the meaning of the barrier-breaking election of Barack Obama.
http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/nation/index_xml/~3/beToj_EH2NU/AR2009040501894.html

Jacksonville Journal: Sense of Unease in Some Black Voters

Meer: Jacksonville Journal: Sense of Unease in Some Black Voters | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | NYT > Home Page | 2008-10-29 15:33:31
Many black voters in Florida are worried that their votes will not be counted and an Obama victory will slip away.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/29/us/politics/29anxiety.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Blacks Debate Civil Rights Risk in Obama’s Rise

Meer: Blacks Debate Civil Rights Risk in Obama’s Rise | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | NYT > Home Page | 2008-08-25 18:33:03
Some black voters wonder if Barack Obamas success will further the notion that the long struggle for racial equality has been won.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/25/us/politics/25race.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Obama tells NAACP blacks must take responsibility (AP)

AP - Barack Obama is conceding that he has angered some blacks by calling on them to show greater personal responsibility, but he says he's not going to stop.

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080714/ap_on_el_pr/obama_blacks

Jackson Incident Revives Some Blacks' Concerns About Obama

Meer: Jackson Incident Revives Some Blacks' Concerns About Obama | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | washingtonpost.com - Nation | 2008-07-11 16:17:50
The larger point of Jesse L. Jackson's criticism of Barack Obama -- if not the crude way he expressed it -- touched a nerve among some African American political activists who have been unhappy about the senator 's pointed critiques of absentee fathers and other problems in the black community.
http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/nation/index_xml/~3/332343109/AR2008071002812.html

What's Weirder Than a Black Hole? Maybe a Naked One

Meer: What's Weirder Than a Black Hole? Maybe a Naked One | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Wired News: Top Stories | 2007-09-26 00:42:26
Some black holes may not be black at all, but "naked singularities."
http://feeds.wired.com/~r/wired/topheadlines/~3/161249361/whats-weirder-t.html

James Purl Jones: Darth Vader Drinks Guinness, Wears a Bonnet

Meer: James Purl Jones: Darth Vader Drinks Guinness, Wears a Bonnet | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Gizmodo | 2007-08-14 13:43:22
Right now it's a bit hot for one of these, but we salute Lady Linoleum, who made this Darth Vader helmet out of eight Guinness cans and some black wool. [Monster Crochet via Craftzine]
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/143959231/darth-vader-drinks-guinness-wears-a-bonnet-289146.php

Low End Theory: Blinded by Quasi-Science

Meer: Low End Theory: Blinded by Quasi-Science | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Gizmodo | 2007-04-12 20:05:23
By Brendan I. Koerner Were I to ever become "unstuck in time" (hat tip: Vonnegut), I'd be quite horrified to revisit the mid-1980s—specifically the awkward years I spent in the fourth and fifth grades. True, I had few substantive worries back then—room and board were paid for, courtesy of my pops—but when you're eight or nine years old, the little humiliations sting. And few juvenile cataclysms stung more than bombing at my school science fairs. I mean, there'd be all these kids demonstrating the effects of radiation on algae and whatnot, and there I'd be in the corner, with a diorama purporting to explain the magic of gravity. Didn't take me long to realize that my brain was built for lesser tasks. No way I'm ever gonna let my yet-to-be-born kids experience that kind of disappointment. Thankfully, there's plenty of low-end science-fair kits out there, so daddy can spare them embarrassment without spending a fortune. Perhaps I'll splurge on the Spider III (pictured at right) for my first-born. But if cash is extra-tight that month, there are certainly a lot of cheaper options.Inventions in Land Vehicles Price $15.18 from Funfinity The Skinny Sort of a really, really lowbrow version of Lego Mindstorms. The kit claims to teach how a motor works, as well as provide some background on mankind's invention of the wheel. I'm a little dubious of that latter claim, but anything that lets you build a battery-powered vehicle for under 16 bucks can't be all bad. The Judges Will Think... That someday Junior will make a fine grease monkey, fixing the BMWs of his more intellectually gifted classmates. Sound Reversing Car Price $18.95 from ScienceKits.com The Skinny The lovechild of a popped-open slot car and the infamous Clapper. The car keeps surging forward, like one of Batu Khan's relentless armies, until you make a noise; then it stops and backs up a few inches. And thus the mightiness of soundwaves is demonstrated for all to behold. The Judges Will Think... That your child is far smarter than he or she really is—which, of course, is the entire point of getting a store-bought kit in the first place. Line Tracking Mouse Price $18.95 from MakeBelieve.com The Skinny A wondrously simple object lesson in the power of photo interrupters. Just lay down some black tape on white construction paper and watch it trace the route. The downside here is that you'll have to help Junior a lot—unless, that is, you trust your sixth-grader to use a soldering iron sans supervision. The Judges Will Think... That your child is suspiciously adept with a soldering iron. They'll probably also wonder how he/she managed to create those little plastic bumps that serve as the mouse's ears. Best to use this kit only in school districts with hopelessly disinterested teachers, who won't mind Junior's lack of initiative. Young Scientists: Electricity, Mirrors, Circuits Price $22.95 from LiveScience Store The Skinny Several potential projects in one, all of them decidedly boring (teetering on lame). But in a pinch, building an electromagnet should be enough to earn a solid C-plus. Hilariously, the hype sheet claims that the kit's ultimate project is the construction of (I kid you not) "a one-eyed monster." Oh, and there's an important caveat: "Ability to finish kits does not guarantee that children will turn in projects on time." I wonder what sort of lawsuit forced them to include that clause. The Judges Will Think... "This kid's parents don't love him/her very much. I think a pity B-minus may be in order, or his/her self-esteem will be forever crushed." Simply Science Levitation Set Price $22.95 from Fat Brain Toys The Skinny Far less impressive than the name suggests, this kit lets you build your own Maglev train. Comes complete with rails and a compass, as well as a 44-page instructional booklet. On the downside, as the hype sheet warns, swallowing multiple magnets can be seriously deleterious to a child's health: "If more than one magnet is swallowed, magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal." I bet the folks who believe in magnet therapy can't be too thrilled to hear that. The Judges Will Think... "Haven't Maglev trains been the 'transportation of the future' for a quarter-century now? If only this lousy job paid me enough to visit China, I could check out that Shanghai route. *Sigh* What happened to my youthful hopes and dreams? Where did the time go? Why did I marry the first girl that let me get to third base? Oh, wait—gotta halt the self-pity and grade this kid. I dunno, a C? Sounds about right. Now, when's happy hour?" You'll notice that none of the above kits cost less than a tenner. I tried and tried to locate one, but the closest I could come was this voltaic cell for $12.95. I guess if you're really a low-ender, though, you can just give your kid an old clock radio and have him/her take it apart. They can title their project "Mystery of the Snooze Function, Revealed!" It'll get 'em a solid D/D-plus, but that's better than an F. And it's certainly better than anything I ever managed to gin up. Brendan I. Koerner is a contributing editor at Wired and a columnist for both The New York Times and Slate. His Low End Theory column appears every Thursday on Gizmodo. Read more Low End Theory
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/feature/low-end-theory-blinded-by-quasi+science-251794.php

Best Buy's Xbox Elite Street Date - Accessories For Sale Early

Meer: Best Buy's Xbox Elite Street Date - Accessories For Sale Early | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Gizmodo | 2007-04-05 08:04:54
A tipster just sent in some details on Best Buy's sale of the Xbox 360 Elite. The street date will be April 29, and all stores are mandated to hold all stock until that date. Of course you'll get the one or two who "forget", but that's pretty much when you'll be able to get it. However, if you're one of the white Xbox 360 owners who just want some black accessories, those can be sold whenever. So keep checking your local Best Buy, and as soon as they get the black controllers, chargers, and headsets in, you can grab one for yourself. – Jason Chen Thanks Tipster!
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/best-buys-xbox-elite-street-date-+-accessories-for-sale-early-249772.php

So Far, Obama Can’t Take Black Vote for Granted

Meer: So Far, Obama Can’t Take Black Vote for Granted | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | NYT > Home Page | 2007-02-02 08:02:03
Some blacks argue that Senator Barack Obama is distant from the struggles and identities of most black Americans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/us/politics/02obama.html?ex=1328072400&en=38b60b5769f22eb6&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

This Time, Some Black Leaders See a Mayor They Can Stand By

Meer: This Time, Some Black Leaders See a Mayor They Can Stand By | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | NYT > Home Page | 2006-12-03 05:00:22
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been able to cool tempers by tapping into a reservoir of black political supporters.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/nyregion/03mayor.html?ex=1322802000&en=0318dc5b6c097668&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

SlashRumor: Motorola Q Pro in Black?

Meer: SlashRumor: Motorola Q Pro in Black? | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | SlashPhone | 2006-11-13 18:48:06
While there is no any proof yet on the Motorola Norman prototype = Motorola Q pro, someone has sent engadgetmobile some black Motorola Q pictures with exclusive to Verizon. Though, generally it is concluded that this could be just a CDMA version of Motorola Q in black color scheme. Motorola Q pro is said to be available before christmas with HSDPA connection enabled.
http://www.slashphone.com/71/5808.html

The iLamp

Meer: The iLamp | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Gizmodo | 2006-10-21 07:25:42
Made by Adesso, the iLamp is a Lamp that actually deserves the "i" moniker. Why? Because there's an iPod dock with built-in speakers, letting you organize your music player as well as your pens, batteries, screws and condoms. There are six different designs—some black, some white, some silver—but they all have room for your iPod. These are good for students with a limited amount of space, where a desk with a lamp AND an iPod dock would be too much for their tiny dorm rooms. – Jason Chen Product Page [iLamp Store via SCI FI Tech]
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/the-ilamp-209179.php

The Joy of Muntz

Meer: The Joy of Muntz | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Jalopnik | 2006-08-23 22:29:00
The last vehicle to cross the block at the last event of the Monterey weekend was a 1953 Muntz Road Jet. Bidding started at $35k for what's reputed to be the cleanest unrestored Road Jet in the country. One person took the bait and the car rolled offstage. Sort of a whimpering end to a wallbanger of a weekend. But Earl "Mad Man" Muntz, who made his bacon selling televisions (he named his daughter "Tee Vee") was no shrinking violet. After losing his shirt selling Kaiser-Frazers and subsequently earning it back in the electronics industry, Muntz took one last stab at the auto industry, buying a design and tooling from Frank Kurtis for a two-seater, stretching it into a four-place car and then stuffing a 318-inch Lincoln motor in it. The example at the Gooding auction has been viewed by B.V. Munsen, the keeper of the Muntz Registry (what else are you gonna do with your time if your name is B.V. Munsen? What else, we ask?) who proclaims "This is the best original interior I've seen." We wanna weld up a full cage in a Muntz and run it on La Carrera Panamericana. How ridiculously awesome would that be? Answer? More ridiculously awesome than a twentysomething Markie Post in a bikini with a boom box, Minor Threat's Complete Discography and a cooler full of Tab with some black bean tortilla chips. Related: The Muntz Car Company More from Pebble Beach [Internal]
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/the-joy-of-muntz-196209.php

Yes, it's the 2007 Chrysler Sebring

Meer: Yes, it's the 2007 Chrysler Sebring | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Jalopnik | 2006-06-22 19:47:32
Man, we're glad our new haircut wasn't met with same kind of response readers offered the new Chrysler Sebring. After eyeballing the leaked image yesterday, some even insisted it was a Photoshopped mashup of the Nissan Altima, Chrysler Crossfire and various Saturns and Chevrolets. Well, despite all the lamentations, it's really real. As The Car Connection reports, the new Sebring -- which will be announced officially in a couple of hours -- was influenced by the 2003 Airflite concept (see below). It'll be offered with a range of enginery, including the 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine with a four-speed automatic, a 2.7-liter V6 and a top-line 3.5-liter V6 with six-speed automatic; a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four will be offered in other markets. We'll see how it looks up close later today. As for our haircut, don't ask. Preview: 2007 Chrysler Sebring [The Car Connection] Related: Sebring It On: Pre-Release Shot Leaked? [internal] Comment on this post Related: People With Mostly Bad Taste In Music Do Wykkid Mac Mini Prius InstallRelated: Mehta Says Meh: The Truth About the Buick Lucerne CXS
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/yes-its-the-2007-chrysler-sebring-182565.php