‘Inherently racist’ bake sale by UC Berkeley Republicans
A provocative bake sale designed to satirize affirmative action resulted in no fisticuffs Tuesday, but it did prompt a sellout of 300 cupcakes and some heated debate at the University of California at Berkeley, the bake sale organizer said. “The biggest thing is that no violence broke out. There was no physical situation, which is [...]
Woods to hire new caddie
Tiger Woods has hired Joe LaCava to be his third full-time caddie. LaCava decided to leave Dustin Johnson, one of the most talented young Americans, to go to work for the former world No. 1 who hasn’t won in the last two years. According to a story posted on Woods’ website Sunday night, LaCava approached [...]
Can eating fish lower the risk of strokes?
People who eat fish a few times each week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who only eat a little or none at all, according to an international analysis. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may lower stroke risk through their positive effects on blood pressure and cholesterol, wrote Susanna Larsson [...]
More youngsters having unsafe sex: global study
Young people across the globe are having more unprotected sex and know less about effective contraception options, a multinational survey revealed on Monday. The “Clueless or Clued Up: Your Right to be informed about contraception” study prepared for World Contraception Day (WCD) reports that the number of young people having unsafe sex with a new [...]
Facebook faces rumors of membership fees
False rumors that Facebook is about to implement a plan to charge for profile pages have been burning up email accounts and Facebook pages. But the social networking giant, which just announced a series of new features, says charging for profile pages and use of the site is not among the changes.To make sure such [...]
Obama tells blacks to ‘stop complainin’ and fight
In a fiery summons to an important voting bloc, President Barack Obama told blacks on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and “put on your marching shoes” to follow him into battle for jobs and opportunity. And though he didn’t say it directly, for a second term, too. Obama’s speech to the annual awards dinner [...]
Vick’s hand is bruised, not broken; status unclear
Michael Vick went home with a broken hand and woke up with only a bad bruise. Now that’s a testament to the miracle of modern medicine. Well, not exactly. Eagles coach Andy Reid said a CT scan Monday showed the star quarterback has a hand “contusion.” Reid said X-rays taken during Philadelphia’s 29-16 loss to [...]
Jay-Z to open Nets’ arena
Nets part-owner Jay-Z will open the team’s new Brooklyn arena by performing there next September. The hip-hop mogul said at a news conference Monday across the street from the construction site that he will perform “one, two, maybe three” times at the Barclays Center. Dates haven’t been set. Jay-Z also made it official that the [...]
GAHCC’s 3rd Annual Capital of Texas Small Business Awards
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted their Capital of Texas Awards Luncheon at the downtown Hilton, recognizing seven small businesses or organizations on their accomplishments in their respective fields and in their contribution regarding community service. The program commenced with keynote speaker Mary Ellen Londrie, a highly recognized and regarded entrepreneur who established P3S [...]
Texas prisons end special last meals in executions
Texas inmates who are set to be executed will no longer get their choice of last meals, a change prison officials made Thursday after a prominent state senator became miffed over an expansive request from a man condemned for a notorious dragging death. Lawrence Russell Brewer, who was executed Wednesday for the hate crime slaying [...]
