23 Jul 2010
by in Uncategorized Tags: cnn, crzy, lol, peace, scram jones
Scram Jones @ 9:59 AM EST
@sohhdotcom sleeptwittin in studio-just did this record http://tinyurl.com/22q53u8 –
Tahiry @ 10:48 AM EST
@sohhdotcom trying 2 nap before picking the final images of my calendar & making the final approvals of Tahiryonline.com. (Finally) lol
Raekwon @ 11:23 AM EST
@sohhdotcom peace yall back in nyc, everything good for me CNN album is crzy and its comin out in 2wks and I’m wrappin up my album in the mxt cpl days I’m feeling real good right now!
Mick Boogie @ 11:35 AM EST
@sohhdotcom finishing up an amazing mixtape with DJ Jazzy Jeff entitled SUMMERTIME. All summer themed classics… dropping this weekend.
Dame Grease @ 11:58 AM EST
@sohhdotcom just woke up westcoast time,burning some kushy, i had to have my dutches imported from NY!
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18 Jul 2010
by in Uncategorized Tags: capsula, cnn, mugshots, pablo escobar, salt and pepper, san juan puerto rico
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- NEW: Suspect has a history of catch-and-escape with authorities
- Alleged drug kingpin was caught by U.S. authorities in Puerto Rico
- Jose David Figueroa Agosto, 46, is wanted by several countries
- The suspect was wearing a wig when he was caught
(CNN) — Jose David Figueroa Agosto’s salt-and-pepper hair was covered with a similarly colored long wig. he hadn’t been in the sun much and appeared younger and slimmer than the man in the old mugshots.
Still, the high-living alleged drug kingpin and prison escapee wasn’t coy when he was caught Saturday after a high-speed chase in Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"Everybody knows who I am," he told federal agents when they asked him his name, according to Antonio Torres of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Better known in the region as Jr. Capsula, Figueroa Agosto, 46, was arrested with two others about noon Saturday after he tried to escape from officers conducting surveillance, DEA special Agent Waldo Santiago told CNN.
"Figueroa was the most-wanted fugitive by Puerto Rican and Dominican Republic authorities," Santiago said.
"he has been described as the Pablo Escobar of the Caribbean," he said, referring to the notorious Colombian druglord who was killed by Colombian police in a 1993 gunbattle.
According to federal authorities, Figueroa Agosto has a history of catch-and-escape.
He originally went to prison on murder charges, but escaped a San Juan jail in 1999, according to Harry Rodriguez of the San Juan FBI press office.
Figueroa Agosto fled to the Dominican Republic, where he continued drug trafficking, Rodriguez said. he was arrested "some time ago" but was released for an unknown reason. he was re-arrested in the Dominican Republic and was caught with close to $4 million in cash. he managed to escape and return to Puerto Rico, the FBI said.
Figueroa Agosto has been charged by U.S. authorities with passport fraud and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Dominican authorities have sought Figueroa Agosto for multiple violations including kidnapping, money laundering, drug trafficking and murder. he also has been linked to criminal activity in Colombia and Venezuela, according to federal authorities.
"he appears to have been working out and exercising to lose weight, but (also) to gain muscle mass," Santiago said. "he appears different from the mug shots. he looks younger and slimmer. He’s been taking care of himself. We have information that he’s been working out and trying to stay in shape, to endure the stress of being on the run."
Santiago said Figueroa Agosto’s complexion also appeared lighter, possibly from staying out of the sun.
During his time in hiding, Figueroa Agosto had been accompanied by fugitive Sobeida Felix Morel, according to a U.S. Marshals Service poster. "they both love the high life, exclusive dining and living conditions."
Felix Morel was not with Figueroa Agosto on Saturday. the two arrested with him have not been formally charged, Rodriguez said.
CNN’s Rich Phillips and Jackie Castillo contributed to this report.
DEA agents nab alleged drug kingpin in Puerto Rico
05 Jul 2010
by in Uncategorized Tags: barack obama, cnn, coney island hot dog, declaration of independence, hot dog eating contest, independence day
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Obama hosts holiday barbecue for troops
- Concert at National Mall features Reba McEntire
- Ex-champ arrested at Coney Island hot dog contest
- 55,000 runners hit Atlanta streets
(CNN) — from sea to shining sea, as the song goes, Americans celebrated Independence Day in a variety of ways Sunday, from the traditional barbecue to a decades-old hot dog eating contest at New York’s Coney Island.
At the White House, President Barack Obama marked the holiday with a barbecue for 1,200 members of the armed forces and their families, an out-of-uniform event for the the troops.
"the backyard’s a little bigger here, but it’s the same spirit," Obama said.
Sunday marked the 234th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the 13 British colonies that later formed the United States. Obama said the "timeless" principles of that document "are just as bold and revolutionary as when they were first pronounced."
"on this day that is uniquely American, we’re reminded that our declaration, our example made us a beacon around the world," Obama said from a balcony draped with red-white-and-blue bunting.
In addition to the barbecue and an opportunity to watch the fireworks over the National Mall, Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted a USO concert on the South Lawn. Outside the presidential mansion, tens of thousands gathered on the Mall to watch Sunday night’s fireworks and hear a concert that featured performances by David Archuleta, Lang Lang, Gladys Knight, Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire.
"It’s a huge honor for me to be here in Washington, D.C., to be performing on the Capitol lawn on the Fourth of July," McEntire told CNN.
The performances and the fireworks were televised on PBS.
"this is a wonderful event. It’s really great to see people who come from all parts of the world and don’t know what it is all about, but they’re excited, because we as Americans are excited about the event," said Judy Ayars of Marshall, Virginia.
At the National Mall, visitors reflected on what the Fourth means to them.
"It is the day America got our independence from the British. We’re a free country. We’re not under tyranny, it feels good to be our own leaders," Kia Dawkins of Upper Marlboro, Maryland said.
Karl Simpson, also from Upper Marlboro said, "It means family time because this is when all my family gets together."
In New York, another annual crowd-pleasing took place Sunday afternoon: the hot dog eating contest.
There was some intrigue behind this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Takeru Kobayashi, who took home six consecutive titles from 2001 to 2006, did not be participate in the challenge this year because of a contract dispute with Major League Eating. he watched from the stands.
Joey Chestnut won the contest Sunday, held in Coney Island, New York. he consumed 54 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. the win, Chestnut’s fourth straight, was short of his 68-hot dog record set last year. meanwhile, police said Kobayashi was arrested after the event on charges of resisting arrest, interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct after he tried to make his way on stage after the event.
For the more health conscious, the 41st annual Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road race 10K in Atlanta, Georgia — which attracts avid runners from across the world — served as Fourth of July alternative. About 55,000 runners hit the pavement Sunday morning over the course that took them through the city streets of Atlanta.
Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia won this year’s race in a photo-finish, beating Kenya’s Peter Kirui with a time of 27 minutes, 56 seconds, the AJC reported.
Not all Independence Day celebrations were on U.S. soil.
Vice President Joe Biden, on a visit to Iraq, gave a speech at a nationalization ceremony for troops at Camp Victory. U.S. service members at the ceremony represented about 60 countries where they were born before becoming U.S. citizens Sunday.
"I can’t think of a more stirring example of patriotism than men and women volunteering … to fight for their country, to put their lives on the line, and some of your brethren, having lost their lives and limbs, to fight on foreign soil for their adopted country. You’re remarkable," Biden said.
Biden continued, "on this Fourth of July weekend, I’m reminded that you have carried the torch of our Founding Fathers, the one that they lit 234 years ago, you carried it around the world, in this case into a nation that’s not your own, in a uniform representing a nation that, until now, was not your own."
CNN’s Jamie Crawford, Ross Levitt and KD Fabian contributed to this report.
Fourth of July celebrations abound across country
Tags: blue bunting, celebrated independence, hot dog eating contest
Fourth of July celebrations abound across country
30 Jun 2010
by in Uncategorized Tags: barbara lee, cnn, progressive company, sf bay area, yea
Representative Pete Stark of California revealed himself as a nontheistic Unitarian Universalist, apparently the first member of the United States Congress to ever publicly acknowledge the lack of a god belief. What, if anything, does his announcement mean to you?
It means the world to me! at last!
it's his business.
Edit: People, get over it. He's from the east bay (SF bay area) – think Ron Dellums or Barbara Lee – he's got a lot of very progressive company in this area. It's not like some clown from Kansas said it.
I had not heard that. I am proud of him!
It's about time. it also gives me hope that the evangelical christian hold on politics is finally crumbling.
I think it's fantastic. Finally someone with some sense and guts in public office!
*dancing a scottish jig* I havn't seen the news today… I'll have to turn on CNN… or do you have a link?
Edit: Wooo Hoooooo! Yea!!!!!!
Good. maybe the tide is turning and in the future religion and politics will truly be separate.
watch.
hes gonna be ousted from his job right after his term ends.
(and never re-elected)
thats how christian of a country we are.
That is great, but the real test will be to see if he gets reelected. I think atheists are still where blacks were about 100 years ago in terms of acceptence of our rights.
I'm indifferent.
At last! A politician who is somewhat honest, and isn't afraid of the religious right. I'm not going to assume the tide is turning, because Christians will turn up in droves to vote him out of office for that simple reason, but it still is nice to see, if only for one brief moment.
dude! I am not from your country and even I know what the D after his name stands for!
I LIVE in California, dude. NOTHING surprises me anymore.
One down, 434 to go. Unitarian Universalism is the One true Religion, and as soon as the Baptists, Hindus, Jains, Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Zoroasters, Roman Catholics, Presbyterians and Sikhs realize it, the sooner we will have world peace.
Most of the rest of the Congress members have also lied about their religious beliefs.
As a sixth generation Universalist, I think its great!
Very exciting, thrilling news. maybe America will one day be sane.
Any reactions to today's announcement that Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) is a nontheist?
26 Jun 2010
by in Uncategorized Tags: alaska gov, cnn, mitt romney, racial slur, republican state, unsubstantiated allegations
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- South Carolina Republicans pick state Rep. Nikki Haley in governor’s race
- Haley is state’s first female gubernatorial candidate
- North Carolina Democrats tap Secretary of State Elaine Marshall for Senate race
- Marshall faces Sen. Richard Burr in November
(CNN) — Voters in four states headed to the polls Tuesday, and in one of those states history was made:
South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans made state Rep. Nikki Haley their first female gubernatorial nominee, handing her an easy victory in her primary runoff race against U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett.
Haley just missed out on winning the nomination outright in the June 8 primary, capturing 49 percent of the vote in a four-candidate field. She was short of the 50 percent-plus-one needed to take the nomination.
Once facing long odds for the GOP nomination, Haley rose in the polls thanks in part to endorsements by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
And unsubstantiated allegations by two other Republicans that they had affairs with Haley, who is married with children, most likely helped rather than hurt her campaign. So did a racial slur by a Republican state lawmaker at Haley, who is Indian-American and was raised Sikh, but became a Methodist at age 24.
"The unproven allegations and attacks against Haley actually played right into her message as a new kind of conservative," said CNN political producer Peter Hamby, who is in South Carolina reporting on the campaign. "In fighting back, she was able to argue that establishment figures in the GOP were playing politics as usual and trying to stop a real reformer from taking charge in Columbia."
Video: Nasty fight for GOP’s Nikki Haley
Haley will be considered the favorite in the general election against state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Haley would become the Palmetto state’s first woman governor if elected in November.
There were also runoffs in South Carolina in contests for the House of Representatives and for the state Legislature. State Rep. Tim Scott hopes to become the first black Republican to win election to Congress from South Carolina in a century. he faced off against Paul Thurmond, the son of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond, in a GOP House primary runoff.
Republican Rep. Bob Inglis is hoping he won’t become the third House incumbent to lose a bid for re-election so far this primary season. he grabbed 27 percent of the vote in the primary and faced a runoff against Spartanburg prosecutor Trey Gowdy. Inglis faced criticism for his vote in favor of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, better known as the Wall Street bailout.
North Carolina
In neighboring North Carolina, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall handily won a Democratic Senate primary runoff against former state Sen. Cal Cunningham, who was recruited by national Democrats. Marshall will challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr in November’s general election.
"Richard Burr doesn’t have the strongest poll numbers, but that may not matter," said Stuart Rothenberg, publisher and editor of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report. Rothenberg said neither of the Democratic candidates "seems likely to put together the kind of campaign that would defeat Burr."
Voters in three congressional districts and one state Senate district also cast ballots in runoff contests.
Mississippi
Two Republicans are in a runoff to decide who will face eight-term incumbent Rep. Bennie Thompson in November in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
Richard Cook, a Jackson-area teacher, finished a single vote ahead of bill Marcy, a former Chicago, Illinois, police officer, in the state’s June 1 primary, with each getting 35 percent of the vote in a three-candidate field. Cook lost in his 2008 bid to unseat Thompson, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, with Thompson getting 69 percent of the vote.
Utah
The fight for the GOP Senate nomination is capturing the spotlight in Utah, and the contest will be another test of the political strength of the Tea Party Express.
The national Tea Party group, which is based in California, is backing and assisting lawyer Mike Lee in the battle to succeed fellow Republican Bob Bennett, who is supporting the other candidate on the ballot, businessman Tim Bridgewater.
Bridgewater and Lee finished first and second, respectively last month at the Utah Republican Party convention, advancing to Tuesday’s primary. Bridgewater and Lee touted themselves as more reliable conservatives than Bennett, who finished third in the voting by delegates, eliminating him from advancing to the primary and ending his chances of re-election for a fourth term. Bennett became the first sitting senator to go down to defeat in a primary season marked by strong anti-incumbent sentiment.
The Tea Party Express, best known for its three national bus tours, is running radio ads supporting Lee. The group recently pumped more than $500,000 into the recent fight for the Republican Senate nomination in Nevada, helping transform ex-state lawmaker Sharron Angle, once considered a long shot, into an easy winner in this month’s primary election.
FreedomWorks also has endorsed Lee, and its volunteers are assisting in get-out-the-vote efforts in Utah. FreedomWorks is a nonprofit conservative organization that helps train volunteer activists and has provided much of the organizational heft behind the Tea Party movement.
Bennett upset many conservatives with his 2007 vote for President Bush’s plan for a pathway to citizenship for some illegal immigrants and his 2008 vote for the federal bailout of banks and financial institutions. The fiscally conservative Club for Growth actively worked to defeat Bennett, as did local Tea Party organizations and Tea Party Express.
The GOP dominates statewide elections in Utah, and the winner of the Republican primary will be considered the overwhelming favorite to win the general election in November.
South Carolina drama tops four runoffs on Tuesday
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