World AIDS Day 2009
December 1st, 2009
Respect and Protect.
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Rest in Peace Michael Jackson
June 25th, 2009
After work today, I headed to the ice machine to load my cup with ice and water. As I passed the breakroom, I saw Breaking News on CNN: Michael Jackson taking to UCLA after cardiac arrest. I paused and wondered if he was okay and then I went on about my business. Of course as [...]
Memphis Research Team Uses Gene Therapy to Cure Sickle Cell Disease in Mice
December 15th, 2008
From: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/13/war-on-sickle-cell-has-new-tool/
War on sickle cell has new tool
St. Jude success with mice could lead to human cure
By Mary Powers
Saturday, December 13, 2008
A Memphis research team has used gene therapy to cure sickle cell disease in mice, a key step in fashioning a cure for humans who have the inherited blood disorder.
Investigators at St. [...]
Sending Prayers to the Gulf
August 31st, 2008
I came across this last night. A 5 day projection for Hurricane Gustav. I am sending thoughts and prayers to everyone that has or may be impacted by the hurricane. I watched the news yesterday and I was really surprised and amazed that despite the outcome of Hurricane Katrina, there are still [...]
Does Palin Know What the Vice President Does Everyday?
August 30th, 2008
In a recent interview regarding the Wooten scandal and vice president selection, Republican Vice President presumptive nominee/Governor Sarah Palin asks, “What is it exactly that the VP does everyday?”
I hope that she has an idea of what the VP does now… Someone hand here a VP job description or something.
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Barack Obama Speaks to the Democratic National Convention
August 29th, 2008
This is truly going to be an exciting election. I enjoyed the Democratic Convention this week. I may just have watch the Republicans to see what they are up to.
Here is future President Barack Obama’s speech that he spoke to the Democratic National Convention last night.
“Barack Obama: To Chairman Dean and my great [...]
Lost in Space
August 9th, 2008
A friend of mine forwarded this on to me in an email. I already know who I am voting for, but here are a few reasons why you should not vote for John McCain. Interesting stuff. Watch this video:
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Demand Fox Stop Race Baiting and Fear Mongering
August 9th, 2008
Dear Missnexus.com readers,
Right now, Fox News is trying to paint Barack Obama as foreign, un-American, suspicious, and scary. They’re trying to send Americans the message that our country’s first viable Black candidate for President is not “one of us.”
I’ve joined on to ColorOfChange.org’s campaign to push back on Fox, publicly demanding they stop their race-baiting [...]
Justice for LaVena
July 30th, 2008
Dear missnexus.com readers,
LaVena Johnson was 19 years old, serving in Iraq as a private in the Army, when she was raped, murdered, and her body was burned–by someone from her own military base. Despite overwhelming physical evidence, the Army called it a suicide and closed the case.[1]
For three years, LaVena’s parents have been [...]
What Was Reverend Jesse Jackson Smoking
July 9th, 2008
Is Reverend Jesse Jackson turning into Uncle Ruckus from The Boondocks?
I am a little worried folks. If you do not know who Uncle Ruckus is, I will forgive you but take a look at this video to figure out my comparison. Remember first that on Sunday, July 6, 2008, Reverend Jesse Jackson said [...]
