Category Archives: Environment
Blog Organizing: Oldies But Goodies
So I have been doing a lot of cleaning and upgrading on my blog this month and this includes looking into the post drafts that I have. While, looking to the drafts I found some old links that I was not able to share. Well since they were already drafted I thought I would put this post together to share.
Enjoy the Oldies But Goodies!
- DNMP
Politics
Yes We Did/ Party like its 2009, ‘cuz baby, now the real work begins
Economy
Deep Discounts Draw Shoppers, but Not Profits
Education
Who Is The Ultimate Game Changer In Education?
Congratulations to Spelman College Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum for being nominated for this honor!
Going Off to College for Less (Passport Required)
A good idea. If I was a parent of a high school Junior or Senior I would encourage them to look into going to college abroad. Though I do remember when I lived in Spain I used to say Jesus couldn’t get an A in Spain the classes were so hard.
Environment
American Samoa, unlike California, bans plastic bags
Other
Are You Being Too Nice For Your Own Good?
Links of the Week 19 Feburary 2010
Black History
First Black Ice Skating Pair to Compete in Winter Olympics
Top Five
Children’s Messages of Hope for Haiti
This is a link to an interesting art exhibit by an Iranian artist. She uses an interesting use of fabric and everyday household items to make her point.
Johnetta B. Cole Explains the Power of the Noah Principle
“Haiti – The Politics of Rebuilding”
Women and Politics
This is a schedule of Running Start’s 2010 Path to Politics Series. This is a great program to check out if you are in the DC Metro area.
Politico
Canadian Officials: Man Breached Security, Got Close to VP Biden
Rap star says Romney got physical with him on the plane
Other
David Stern projects $400 million in losses for the NBA
Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant
When Children Are Overweight, Changes for the Whole Family
Médicos y choferes: hermanos de profesión
Morehouse Alumnus’ Short Film Speaks Volumes
Why Magic Johnson Should Buy Ebony & Jet?
Oldies But Goodies
Recycling Discarded Flip-Flops
I had an old pair of flip flops break this past week and when I googled recycling flip-flops this article came up. If you have old flip flops check out the organization listed, grab some friends and split the cost of shipping!
Links of the Week 10 July 2009
Top Five
Chile se ha enamorado de Bachelet
This El País article discusses how President Michelle Bachelet of Chile is the most popular president of the world. Her approval ratings surpass Calderon, Lula and Obama. Additionally her Department of Interior has a 68% approval rating despite a world economic crisis and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. I love watching women world leaders kick butt 
60+ Black Female Superheros!
At the Pinnacle of Liberty, Feeling A Bit Confined
Seattle Green Bag Program
Jill Biden Shines a Global Spotlight on American Community Colleges
Quote of the Week
“And yet, in many African countries, if you want to start a business or get a job you still have to pay a bribe.” While wealthier nations have an obligation to help Africa, he said, African nations “have a responsibility” to build transparent, efficient institutions.” From Unveiling Food Plan, Obama Presses Africa on Corruption quoting President Barack Obama.
Politico
10 Possible Reason’s for Palin’s Decision
Now, Sarah’s Folly
TV One to begin Sunday public affairs show aimed at Blacks
S.E.C. May Reinstate Rules For Short-Selling Stocks
Roadside Camp for Miami Sex Offenders Leads to Lawsuit
Other
Black men with a sweet tooth
Social Security Number Code, Study Claims
El valor de la mujer latinoamericana
Oldies But Goodies
11 Health Myths That May Surprise You
Babe, set and match: How looks count for more than talent when Wimbledon decides which girls will play on Centre Court
Spelman College Commencement Address
The 2009 address was given by Cornell West, PhD.
Vice-President Biden Announces Appointment of White House Advisor on Violence Against Women
Links of the Week 5 June 2009
Top Five
Biden’s staff shoulders task of steering committee
Death to All Black TV Shows (Except the Ones Made By Tyler Perry)
It is really sad that as the diversity of the United States is growing the diversity of network television is decreasing. We as citizens should not have to go to BET (my issues with this network I will save for another day) to see shows with “black folks” or go to Univision to see shows with “latinos.” To all the political pundits and people that claimed racism/race issues in the United States died with the election of President Obama, this story is only part of my argument that counter those statements.
Obama May Need to Show ID in More Places Than East Harlem
This is a good article discussing how Obama’s election has not stopped the negative perceptions of Black males in this country.
Update on Recovery Act Lobbying Rules
Men Follow Men and Nobody Tweets
The Harvard Business School did a study about men, women and Twitter.
Politico
Barack Obama Still Courting Pennsylvania
Obama Rewards Donors with Plum Posts Abroad
Did Regan Cause the 2008 Crisis?
Quote of the Week
“According to the United Nations Population Fund, three fifths of the world’s one billion poorest people are women and girls. Of the nearly 1 billion adults in the world who cannot read, two thirds are women.” From Wal-Mart Foundation and CARE Team Up to Empower Young Women Around the World. Not the biggest fan of Wal-Mart but I am glad that they are doing some good through their foundation.
Photo of the Week
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with other Foreign Affairs Ministers from the Americas.
From Clinton abandona la Asemblea de la OEA y asegura que no hay consenso sobre Cuba. Photo credit goes to AP/Clave Digital.
Health
Meat: the Slavery of our Time
This Foreign Policy article discusses how eating meat will become obsolete in the future.
10 Easy Ways to Eat Natural
Besides the negative comment about co-ops…I love co-ops, there are some good tips in this article.
Health Risks of Too Little Sleep
As a first year graduate student this past school year…I definitely saw the health risks of too little sleep.
6 Alternatives to 87,000 Slices of Bread
There is a video in this article that you have to check out.
International
Somali Bantus gain Tanzanian citizenship in their ancestral land
An Online Atlas of the Millennium Development Goals
A very interesting look at the world’s progress towards the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. There are interactive maps for each of the goals…just wish I could print or save the maps.
North Korea’s Next Kim: Dad’s Favorite, Kim Jong Un
Sports
WNBA Team’s Jersey Sponsorship Could Set The Standard
Spalding iHoop
This is a bit much…but will probably be seen on future episodes of MTV Cribs though…sigh.
