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AP + BB = HBD

Submitted by ub on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 14:21
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The 177-year-old AP today has happily reminded all of us that this is also the anniversary of a younger architectural wonder.

The AP has been breaking news and covering the world’s biggest stories, always committed to the highest standards of objective, accurate journalism. We were founded as an independent news cooperative, whose members are U.S. newspapers and broadcasters, steadfast in our mission to inform the world. From delivering the news via pony express in 1846 to working in virtual reality today, we are always innovating. 

JOURNALISM NOT A CRIME

Submitted by ub on Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:18
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Following four years of deaths, destruction, and thousands of lies from a presidential empty suit, the press is renewed.

POTUS Joe Biden’s 6 million grassroots donors who powered his historic agenda in 2020 are waiting for him and the VP to finish the job and build on America’s progress.

RIP HARRY BELAFONTE

Submitted by ub on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 13:20
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Although I did not always agree with his politics and opinions, I never felt the need to silence the Superstar, who brought us joy.

The best-known Jamaican-American musician, actor, and human rights activist Belafonte joined the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. He reportedly became one of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s closest confidants. Over the years he organized demonstrations, raised money, and contributed his personal funds to keep movement activities going.

WC FIELDS vs WC HEALS

Submitted by ub on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 13:25
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Let us take a closer look at USA's favorite comic genius, then the best US journalist well known as the most trusted man in America.

W. C. Fields   - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXA9b_RroaI

Comedian William Claude Dukenfield, aka WC Fields, told tall tales, and straight-out lies about himself that it is difficult to sort fact from fiction.

THEY WARNED US
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ub Fri, 04/21/2023 - 08:23

Potter on Murdoch's lasting impact on journalism, democracy, and politics  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRV835XkraI

'We tend to forget that life can only be defined in the present tense'  https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2007/sep/12/greatinterviews

A DOZEN DOOZIES

Submitted by ub on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:38
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OKAY, So You Think You Can Dance? Over the years, you may have viewed dancers by the dozen in these major motion pictures.

Some may like it sizzling hot, while others prefer to cheat, steal, and even kill consistently, but their hips never tell a lie.

Do you enjoy it when the characters in crime fiction break into some dance?

SPY AMONG US

Submitted by ub on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 14:11
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His impressive credentials astounded some U.S. and international authorities, but his duplicity did not escape anyone of them.

He came to D.C. as a Brazilian student. The U.S. says he was a Russian spy. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/he-came-to-dc-as-a-brazilian-student-the-us-says-he-was-a-russian-spy/ar-AA19cK0x

U Gotta Have Heart

Submitted by ub on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 11:15
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All Americans must stay strong, fearless, and wise, but mostly, we should have a heart, hope, tolerance, empathy, and lots of love.

For example, The Amazing Mets took a humoristic jab at The Dammned Yankees following a massive upset in the 1969 World Series over the Baltimore Orioles.