Government Wags Finger At Facebook

We’ve remarked frequently on how Facebook can get you in trouble, but today it looks like Facebook itself is on the wrong end of the law.  PCMag reports: The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced a settlement with Facebook that requires the social network to be more transparent about its privacy policies. According to the [...]

This Week in Washington: November 29, 2011

The White House: This week, President Obama will welcome leaders of the European Union to a summit at the White House. The President will host will host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office. On Wednesday, the President will travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania where he will deliver remarks [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

Glad you did–> RT @CharlesMBlow: …Yes, I said it. Been biting my tongue, but had to set that free… # #notsomuch MT @creativeamerica: Apple, Microsoft, Intel among tech companies supporting #SOPA via @HuffingtonPost http://t.co/gGAwZ3kA # Reading –> RT @washingtonpost: #5Myths about student loans: http://t.co/Y4ZlJJkx # RT @Shocklee: Don't let the gov't break the net! – [...]

Failure to Report: Penn State in Our Own Communities

The Penn State child rape scandal hurts my heart every time I hear more about the horrible details of how Sandusky destroyed the innocence of likely dozens of young boys and betrayed the public trust. But what is also troubling to me is the number of people around him who allegedly witnessed his attacks on [...]

This Week in Washington: November 21, 2011

The White House: On Monday, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of country music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series. On Tuesday, the President will travel to Manchester, New Hampshire where he will discuss the American [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

Tell it, brother –> : RT @AlfredEdmondJr: #AGrownManKnows being too much for one woman does not mean that he's enough for more than one. # –> RT @AlfredEdmondJr: #AGrownManKnows that any woman who believes her body is her trump card is playing with a pretty weak hand. #

A Welcome Sight in My Neighborhood #gettested #hiv #knowyourstatus

A welcome sight in my neighborhood.  My hope is that a lot of people got their free HIV test.  This is not a game.  We are dying here.  Don’t let Magic fool you.  You don’t have his health care or his doctors.  Get tested, know your status, and pass the message on to your loved [...]

Are You An Organ Donor?

It isn’t something I ever gave much thought to. While I’ve had my share of health issues, I’ve never had to rely on an organ donation to save my life. And I can’t imagine what it’s like to have to rely on someone else’s misfortune to save my life. It must be an unshakeable faith [...]

This Week in Washington: November 14, 2011

The U.S. Senate: This week, the Senate will focus on legislation to fund parts of the government past November 18th including the Energy-Water, Financial Services and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. The Senate will also consider two judicial nominations. The U.S. House of Representatives: After a week-long district work period, the House is scheduled to consider [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

Okay, everybody quiet! #boardwalkempire is on! # RT @kaiserfamfound: 20 years since Magic Johnson announced his HIV status; see KFF’s global HIV/AIDS timeline #AIDS http://t.co/I2qpshVX # RT @averagebro: Magic Johnson made "the announcement" 20 years ago today. Man, I still remember that. Everybody in my dorm was crying… # #whatshesaid RT @akapitalbelle: On to things [...]

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