The Skanner News Update December 14, 2011
2011-12-14
food-mundy-100-hols Multnomah County faith leaders sign a new food and beverage policy Read the complete article
food-mundy-100-hols Multnomah County faith leaders sign a new food and beverage policy Read the complete article
Policy shift - Student Bus passes - Gingrich Skeletons - Lt Uhura Star Trek Read the complete article
"Life in Vanport" Film Festival. Record your community's oral history by and about the people who lived then. Enter your film in the contest and try for monthly prizes and the grand prize of $1,000 Read the complete article
Workers False Expectations -- United Way Makes Difference -- Commentary Ohio State coach -- Book Review Barack Obama Read the complete article
We needed to give the young people in our community a sense that they can be part of a positive change Read the complete article
DETROIT (AP) -- Comic book fans might call it a great origin story: In the aftermath of 9/11, a Muslim man creates a comic book series, "The 99," inspired by the principles of his faith. It builds a global audience and investors contribute millions for it to continue and expand. Read the complete article
LONDON (AP) -- The Black Eyed Peas have pulled out of this week's Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales. Read the complete article
A devoted father, Touré lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with his wife, Rita, and their two children, Hendrix and Fairuz. Here, he talks about his new book, “Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?” Read the complete article
NEW YORK (AP) -- Netflix Inc. lowered its expectations for U.S. subscribers for the third quarter by 4 percent on Thursday, just weeks after separating its DVD and streaming services, which increased the price for customers who want both. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- All that tweeting and sharing of photos on Facebook could finally have a tangible reward: free music.
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