Terrorist! Attack! Still On A Rise!

Yemeni woman arrested, al-Qaida bombmaker suspected as mail plot investigation widens - chicagotribune.com


Do you feel safe considering that we just had 9/11..

This is very Horrid but very intresting because this to me shows we have some very sick minded but yet higly intellegent minds around the world.

http://bossip.com/301588/bombs-away-another-al-qaeda-attack-barely-averted30346/

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-oath-restrepo-documentary-movie-reviews/Content?oid=2099350

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2856218,CST-NWS-terror02.article

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/02/intelligence-officials-warn-attempted-al-qaeda-attack-months-away/

Todd Walker

Does it Matter to You if a Mosque is Built Near Ground Zero?

Does it matter to you if a mosque is built near Ground Zero?

El-Gamal is the manager of a real estate partnership that controls the property on which the Islamic center would be built he says there are no no plans to move the project and "I am calling the shots."

Hisham Elzanaty is a key financial backer of the Islamic center near Ground Zero. He paid $4.8 million last year for the vacant clothing store that is to be torn down and replaced by a cultural center and mosque.

Elzanaty's tax records show he gave donations to organization which were labeled as terrorist by President Clinton in 1995.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Key-9/11-mosque-backer-donated-to-Hamas-charity/articleshow/6493798.cms

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/09/29/nyc-mosque-developer-plans-project/


Some people argue that it would be a violation to the First Amendment if the Muslims are not allowed to build their Mosque near Ground Zero.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/08/17/kt-mcfarland-ground-zero-mosque-god-september-obama-imam-feisal/

According to BuffaloNews.com, Muslim international leader Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal called for relocating the mosque in respect of the memory of those killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/buffalo-news-editorials/article236125.ece

Would it be unsafe to allow the Muslims so much freedom especially when it comes to building the House of Cordoba?

Levilyn Chriss

Pumpkins, Costumes, Candy--Halloween!

The lanterns are lit, candies are toppling out of massive bowls, and eager children are gazing intensely at their costumes. Several people in the U. S., Ireland, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom are counting down to its arrival—Halloween. It is here again; and as usual, topping media headlines worldwide. So where, exactly, did this festive holiday originate?

Halloween's origin date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, is a mix of ancient Celtic practices, Catholic and Roman religious rituals and European folk traditions that blended together over time to create the holiday we know today.

Its name, a short form of “All Hollows Even (Evening),” originated in Scotland during the 16th Century. In 1927, the phrase, “Trick or Treat,” surfaced in Alberta, Canada. Young children in North America would perform a song or rhyme, and were rewarded with a treat. During the 1930s, this practice was adopted throughout the United States.

The idea of the Jack O Lantern was brought to the U.S. from Ireland. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." In short, he was allowed into neither Heaven, nor hell when he died. He was sent off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since.

So now that you no what the media’s raving about, carve out a lantern, grab a goody bag (or two), and yell “Trick or Treat,” until you’ve had enough. Then post pictures letting me know how you celebrated! Here is a small treat for you.

JoAnna Matthews

Mama wants you to Vote 11/2 at OneTrueMedia.com

On Nov. 2, 2010 lets do it again. Get out and Rock the vote. Make your voice be heard. Let make the Vote count!!!!!!

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The Trouble With Community Colleges

I sometimes find myself asking myself, what is the problem with city colleges. Why is there such a low graduation rate in city colleges or some of you may call them community colleges. Do not get me wrong, I love the curriculum here at Kennedy-King College. It's just that I start to wonder if I have made the right decision when the course requirements change every semester. When my refund check is held for a month because of fear that other students may drop out when they receive their refund checks. I know, it sounds a little crazy, but I need my money when it arrives at the college. I wish I had of done my research on this issue before now. Should I have enrolled in a University before enrolling in a community college? Here are some websites that I have checked out to shine some light on this issue. click here

Obama holds 1st summit on community colleges at WH

In preparation for the White House Summit on Community Colleges, AACC prepared a brief about community college issues.click here

more videos....

Kendra Crawford

Lets do it again. Rock the Vote!!!

Make your vote count this Tuesday November 2, 2010 is Election day for Chicago. Let's do it again, Get out and ROCK the VOTE. Now we have seen what happens when we all work together. Prime example, Our President OBAMA.

Now just look what can happen when you make the choice to vote. Now it is time to take our City and most of all our communities back by voting for people who will work for the people not just for themselves.

We are in trying times all over; To add your two cents is nothing if you are not going to be apart of the solution. Voting has not ever come without a price. We the people need to continue to stand for something and not fall for anything........ We can make a difference Nov. 2, 2010. Make a change...

Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood: The walking tour

Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood on the city's far North Side is one of the most diverse communities in the nation. It is also one of the city's most historic, perhaps best known as the former location of the legendary Edgewater Beach Hotel, a lakefront resort which was open from 1923 to 1967.

There's more information about this fantastic neighborhood on the Edgewater Community Council's website.

Meantime, here's is an interactive map (below) with a walking tour of some better-known destinations in the Edgewater community. Click on the link below the map to make the image larger, then click on the icons along the tour for photos, videos and more information about some of these Edgewater destinations:


View Landmarks' in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood in a larger map

John Owens

Anime&Graphics

Anime&; Graphics have change the we can shape and mode our ideas. It has change the we use to view ideas. It has changed commercials trailers, tv shows, internet, video games, and movies.

Who would have ever thought that creativity could go so far. It just goes to shows how far daydreaming when your board in a class you don't like really has come. Just look at the shows created so far. Who would've thought the boondocks would go from being a comic in the paper to being on screen. The same with comics like the hulk, batman, dragonball z, naruto, bleach and others. I'm not saying that all the shows were good because we had some that didn't go as far we thought they would. I feel that anime is another outlet proving that anything is possible. There are so many ways to shift and shape an idea and anime amplifies those possibilities.

Jesse Jackson Jr.: Stalled Political Career?

Next Tuesday, Jesse Jackson Jr.’s ninth term as Representative of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District is on the line. He will most likely win the election against his lesser known opponents, but it will probably be the least lopsided victory he’s enjoyed. On top of that, he could have been a front-runner in the upcoming Chicago mayoral campaign, but wound up not entering that race. All of this is because of the scandals that have dogged him over the last few weeks, both personally and politically. The heat from two particular scandals, I believe, will put whatever hope he had to push his political career past his Congressional position up in flames.

One scandal was the revelation that Jackson had an inappropriate relationship with a Washington, D.C. restaurant hostess, Giovana Huidobro. He has admitted to the relationship and says that it is a private matter that he and his wife Sandy have dealt with privately. I agree that it is a private matter, and it doesn’t sway me either way on how I would vote. But I have actually heard some people, particularly some African-American female journalists, are not happy at his choice of mistress- that is, a young, blonde, Non-African-American mistress! In some folks’ eyes, this is enough of a reason to sway their vote. “He could have at LEAST chosen a SISTAH!” Not right, especially in 2010, but it has been spoken by some.

The bigger scandal for me was Jackson’s “clarification” of his involvement at a meeting that included two Indian fundraisers who discussed raising $1 million in campaign money for Rod Blogojevich. Jackson admits being at the meeting, but claimed that the discussion about fundraising was mostly “in Hindu”, and that he didn’t understand what they were discussing. The fundraisers testified in the Blago trial that, later on the day of the meeting, they met with Blogojevich’s brother and told him that they would raise the $1 million if Jackson was appointed the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Come on, Jesse! I know I’m not the only one that thinks you look very bad on this one. Being at a meeting where money and terms are discussed about your political future and claiming to not be part of that discussion is very weak.

It doesn’t surprise me anymore that politicians get caught up in mistress scandals or money scandals. But Jesse seemed to me to be mostly successful in keeping his nose clean. But now that he’s neck-deep in drama, he seems tainted enough to have done irreversible harm to his political career. I would be surprised if further attempts are not made to link him more strongly to the fundraising scheme, if not other scandals we don’t know about yet. And as long as these investigations are kept alive in the media, the voting public has more opportunity to think the worst of him. And I think he recognized his tarnished image when he bailed out of the mayoral race, although he said he did it because he “can’t raise enough campaign funds”. Let’s just hope for his sake that time will heal these painful political and personal wounds.

Jeff Kearney

THE OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA IN HAITI

Still reeling from the devastation of the January 2010 earthquake, the Haitians have yet another enemy to combat--the rampage of cholera which claimed over 300 lives (and counting) and sickened thousands who await treatment in rural Haiti. Cholera, a highly contagious disease, left untreated, can cause death within hours. Inside sources claimed that medical supplies are not reaching the people as needed. The efforts of health authorities and workers to keep the disease out of Port du Prince, Haiti's capital are dismal:

• Fetid conditions in the overcrowded camps of over 1 million earthquake survivors is already a breeding ground.
• Abject poverty and poor water sources can cause the spread of the disease quickly

Neighboring country Dominican Republic had closed their borders on news of the outbreak and has slowly opened them under heavy surveillance.

Teaching the people to properly wash their hands, avoid using standing water to bathe and wash fruits and vegetables and provide soap and purification tablets, health authorities hope these measures will quell any furtherance of this contagion.

Barbara Redd

Montage consists of photos of Haitians sickened by the cholera epidemic, the bacteria and the areas it affects.

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Realtime Politics Hot October

October 2010 has been hotter than July and politics couldn't get any better... or worse than the firecracker stories that have hit the air waves this past couple of weeks. HBO's Realtime talk show host Bill Maher was offended when Tea Party favorite and Delaware senate candidate "I'm not a witch... Evolution is a myth... Christine O'Donnell refused to come on his show. So he's launched his own campaign to enlighten the country and unveil just how wickedly unqualified Ms. O'Donnell is. Check out the Youtube clip with Seth McFarlane as guest. Don't mess w/Bill.

Anita Hill Contacted By Virginia Thomas, Clarence Thomas' Wife Talk about blast from the past. Can somebody say "get over it already". White folks always did have the audacity to say and do as they please to blacks. But times have changed and Ginny Thomas needs to wake up and smell the abolition of slavery and the 21st century where stalking and harassment is illegal. Anita Hill is an attorney whom I'm sure has moved on with her life and did the right thing by notifying the authorities of an extremely inappropriate phone call from the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas whom Hill gave sworn testimony that she was sexually harassed by her then boss of almost 20 years ago.Clarence Thomas's Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Lurid Details Just because it wasn't proven, doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Angela White

All I need is a touch from you at OneTrueMedia.com

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Work your Braids at OneTrueMedia.com

With anything, let your hair work for you. Braids bring favor... Mama Mia

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kanye wast - power the illuminati class is in session

The illuminati power, greed, money

class is in session Kanye West expresses his opinion about power in this track.

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Violence in Our Neighborhoods

Gunshots rang in my neighborhood everyday. Many innocent people suffer because of the shooters ignorance. 

Does anyone have an answer as to why all this anger, hate, and killing is taking place?

Is anyone willing to fearlessly step up, take back, and make the places safe where our children play and learn?

Bridge Builders For The Soul

It’s the lives that they lived
It’s the songs that they’ve sung
It’s the examples that they have set
Or the paths they have walked

It’s the words that they’ve preached,
"teached" or reached within your heart
Sometimes it’s the words that were not said
That helped get you over.

These are some of the people who have graced and influenced my life.

Barbara Redd

Whitney Houston on drugs doesn't predict her daughter future.

In life there is struggles. Just because you have problems in your life does not mean that you can't succeed. Life is what you make it. Sometimes it takes struggles to get where you are in life. Push yourself to success. There are many people who grows up with parents on drugs and becomes something in life. No matter if there are celebrities or not they have problems too.






Shanna Williams

The Backstory: The Black Man's Journey from Slavery

It's me again! I just want to take time out to reflect on the journey of the Black Man. The violent, sagging pants wearing, illiterate thug image has been broadcast to us for far too long. Viewers are constantly bombarded with negative images of our brothers. Some people have actually began accepting this perpetrator as a realistic representation of the black man. I feel it would only be fair to remind the world of the backstory, and continuing success of our men. This silent slideshow creates music on its own.




I can hear the heartbeat...

JoAnna Matthews

WE ARE FAMILY......GOOD TIMES ROLLING!!!!!

Jason Moore

I have a typical fun, loving, caring, sometimes dysfunctional family LOL!!! We are having a great time...With all of our busy schedules its hard to get together but when we do....WATCH OUT WORLD!! LOL!!! Every one needs family time!!! When was the last time you and your family just let go all troubles and worries and enjoyed each other's company? Makes you think Huh? Enjoy!

Does Black America Have A Culture?

As a Black American I often get jealous of other races, because they seem to have a culture and we don't. The collage below express my confusion and jealousy. Some may define our culture as hip hop our shoes or name brand clothes. Others describe it as our art, and our struggle. I agree with others but what is our dance? What is our holiday? What is our food? Where is our culture?

In Search of My Culture,

Pascha Rascoe

Curie Class of "90" Gettin it in!

Curie Class of 90 Reunion, Meet and Greet, Dancing and sharing memories.






Miguel Frost
2010 Interactive Media

Memories of Old Comiskey Park

Being the White Sox fan that I am, I thought I would take a look back at the old home of the team, the original Comiskey Park.  Located on the north side of 35th Street at the Dan Ryan Expressway, it was completed in 1910, and was one of the first steel and concrete stadiums built.  It was demolished following the 1990 season and was replaced by the current U.S. Cellular Field.  Here's a look back at it from it's construction through its demolition.







The last game played there was 20 years ago last month, but it seems like yesterday that I would see the old place during my trips through the 35th St. L station.  I Hope you all enjoy the memories as well!

Jeff Kearney

Kendra's Celebrity Look A Like...Mya

Everyone has a superstar who look like them or that resembles them in some way. My superstar twin is Mya. I was first told this by my son when he was in high school a few years ago. He would post posters of Mya on his wall along beside pictures of me. I must agree Mya is a lucky girl to favor such a beautiful star as myself! What superstar do you resemble, or have been told that look like you? You may not agree, but this could be interesting. The world want to know, I want to know!





Kendra Crawford "The Afternoon Drive from 2-5 Fridays on 89.3 WKKC..The New Sound of Soul in Chicago

Tracy T.

NO CENSORSHIP: FIGHT the POWER!!!!!!

Hello Fellow Classmates :)

I hope everyone is well. I am a passionate advocate for the First Amendment. However, it seems sometimes we Americans are not allowed to exercise this right FULLY (especially STUDENTS). So I made this collage as a response to that sentiment and to provoke others to realize the importance in exercising this right, with the help of the late 80's early 90's popular controversial hip- hop groups of all time "Public Enemy." So join me, raise your fist proudly in the air, and SCREAM: "FIGHT THE POWER. YEAH BOYEEEE..........."

Thanks,
Qeshawnda "Shawn" Haynes

OneTrueMedia is discriminating! LOL!!!

It seems that Pastor P and I are the only two able to post a montage from OneTrueMedia longer than a minute. I don't know what's going on with them but, in an effort to right this wrong, I will allow my fellow bloggers to access my account for OneTrueMedia. My email is subliminalsoundcogic@gmail.com and my password is june31986! This info is very dear to my heart and I trust you all to not abuse privileges. So to my creative minds out there, lets create without the ONE MINUTE LIMITS!!!!

Jason E. Moore

Sojourner Truth:19th Century Black Heroine

Sojourner Truth

Angela White

Michael Jackson/King of Pop

Michael Jackson has left us with some great memories. I am truly grateful for the music he has left behind. This video is only a brief montage of some of my favorite Michael Jackson pictures and my favorite Michael Jackson song "I'll Be There". Yes I know it is too short but there is more to come! Enjoy!!!!

Kendra Crawford

MLB My Tribute to America's favorite pastime: Baseball

This is a tribute to America's Favorite Pasttime, BASEBALL!!!! In this video: Jimmy Rollins, The USA team,and numerous minor leaguers. I enjoy a good ole baseball game and I know you will enjoy this tribute!



shanna williams

Black America:: How Much Have We Progressed?

This montage is not to negate any progress that Black America has accomplished:
Just a reminder that we still have a way to go, (with all the violence in our neighborhoods-black on black crime, etc)

What Do You Think--How do you Feel?

Barbara Redd


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Photo essay- Walking with Faith by MamaMia

These are photos that inspire you to walk with Faith with God from www.itzablackthing.com Be strong and walk with Faith in God.

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Darshawn Torres

My son is growing so fast.





Shanna williams

I Gotta Cheat Today!

On my diet that is lol. I have been doing so good on my diet, I'm going to treat myself to some FRIED CHICKEN BABY!!! Now you guys know it's my favorite food in the world and I had to give it up for the sake of my diet. I do a lot of television and modeling and you know the camera puts 20 lbs. on you! So I have to loss 20 more lbs. more than what I wanted to loss, I enjoy my curves, (sigh). Oh well, at least I'll be healthy. Meanwhile, I'm going to go to Harold's in high park right after class and get my grub on lol.

Jason Moore African American Celebrity Couples

Here are some of the succesful african american couples,Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Barack and Michelle Obama, and more, we see in the public eye all the time...They are examples of strong black people who can have a celebrity life and also a personal life!!!! Thats LOVE not publicity stunts!!! Enjoy!!!

My 19th Birthday Celebration at OneTrueMedia.com

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Riding Public Transportation

Yesterday, my fiance left for work at 4pm he did not get to work until 6:45pm. The reason why is because four cta buses passed him up because they felt that they wouldn't be able to fit him on the bus. It could have been that the driver did not want to ask passengers to move for handicap seating which is often the case especially early weekday morning when we're on our way to school. Cta bus drivers not doing their job or not doing their job right is often the case when it comes to South Chicago drivers. On Wednesday I was on a bus where the driver yelled at the passengers to get of the bus because it was the end of her line. I'm just tired of getting poor service from the cta.
Oh Yeah CTA Driver constantly take their own breaks while passengers too!
This is Pascha Rascoe telling the cta to get it together!!!

Stevie Wonder Tribute

What's up people!  This time I decided to put together a little slideshow of one of my favorite artists, the legend, Stevie Wonder!  Although I really got into him a little late in the game, he got me hooked with his timeless and thought-provoking songs about the state of the world and love.  I included a shot of every album cover except the "Jungle Fever" soundtrack, which is considered a Stevie album.  I also didn't include any greatest hits/compilation covers.



It was fun going through all of the CD's I have and figuring out which song to attach to which album.  It was hard, because there were a bunch on each one I liked, but I stuck mostly with the radio hits - except for "Creepin'", which I wanted to include just to remind people (or even let some know for the first time) that Stevie was the original composer and performer of the song, not another one of my favorites - Luther Vandross!

Does anyone else have any favorite Stevie songs I didn't include?  What's your favorite album?  And who else do you think comes close to standing the test of time like he does in the current era?  Let's hear it!

Jeff Kearney

Oh it's the Lights, Action, HOLLYWOOD! and QUIET ON THE SET! lol

Hey everybody! I've been so busy lately. I was recently in a music video for my best friend who is a rap artist and goes by the name of NOVA, the song is called, "Freaky in the Sheets," and boy did things heat up on the set lol. My role portrayed a girl mingling between two fellas at a social gathering. So I guess you could say I got my pimp game on, or did I?! Hmm, stay tuned, the video will be out soon. Meanwhile take a look at some of the behind the photos.

(For more photo's visit my page at, facebook.com/tracyt16)

Angela D. The Next Oprah

I believe I can fly. Oprah always says to dream big and believe in yourself. Well I believe that I have what it takes to be the next big thing. I 've got a big mouth, big personality, and big ambitions. Oprah's shoes may be to big to wear, but it makes her footprints all the more easier to to follow.

Angela White

Todd's Tribute To Fanatasia at OneTrueMedia.com

I Chose to dedicate my special video to Fantasia because she has such a humble spirit and is such a powerful soul singer that moves me in spiritual ways which i love..

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My Tribute To Khaishawn

My son and my prince spend the day with his grandpa at Burger King. My son loves to spend time with his grandpa and vice- versa. So this is dedicated to both the special men in my life.

By Qeshawnda Haynes

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Inspiring Rock, Jazz, and Gospel Drummers

These are drummers that inspired me to learn more about the drum kit in various phases of my life.  Ringo Starr and Phil Collins when I was a child; Stuart Copeland and Sheila E. as a teen, and Teddy Campbell and Tony Royster Jr. now.





Are there any other musicians in the class?  What do you play and who inspired you?  Let's hear it!


Jeff Kearney

Bishop Eddie Long: Only God can judge me!

The church continues to be under attack! Atlanta Bishop Eddie Long, of New Birth M.B.C may be guilty in the hearts of millions, but the trial hasn't started yet. This video points out the daily tasks of ministers around the country.

Chicago Bulls All-Stars Past and Present

The Chicago Bulls all-stars include Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and many more. I'm displaying them at their best. The Six Time NBA Champions Chicago Bulls. Enjoy!!

Hate Crimes Montage

Watching the news this past week left my heart feeling heavy. A woman, attacked with acid, suffered burns over most of her body. She is such a strong woman to have overcome this tragedy. However, this act was senseless. What happened to regarding human life? My compassion goes out to Esperanza Medina; and my heart cries out to the world...STOP HATE!!!