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May 31, 2016 By St. Aug News Wire

Top Ten DVD List for June 28, 2016

This Week’s DVD Releases by Kam Williams Top Ten DVD List for June 28, 2016 Fastball https://www.amazon.com/Fastball-Blu-ray-Kevin-Costner/dp/B01D9AAJYO?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&tag=thslfofire-20 Eye in the Sky https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Sky-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital/dp/B01CUMHBJS?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&tag=thslfofire-20 Cemetery of Splendor … [Read More its Good for You.....]

From #Black Lives Matter to Black Liberation

From #Black Lives Matter to Black Liberation by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Haymarket Books Paperback, $17.95 286 pages ISBN: 978-1-60846-562-0 Book Review by Kam Williams “The eruption of mass protests in the wake of the police murders of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City have challenged the impunity with which officers of the law carry out violence against Black people and punctured the illusion of … [Read More its Good for You...]

More Than a Score

ACRONYM TO FOLLOW by Peter Brav Finally Our Day has come There’s a Day for everything For doughnuts, siblings, eight track tapes Grilled cheese, daughters and sons to work Encouragement, Alzheimer’s Coffee, math, chewing gum Blasphemy, yo-yos And now finally One for us Truly a Day to celebrate National Don’t Shoot An Unarmed Brother Doctor King Not Seeing Progress George Orwell Laughing It Is So About the … [Read More its Good For You...]

New Home Sales Jump in April

New Home Sales Jump in April By Burt Carey Sales of new homes hit their highest rate since 2008 in April, according to the Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau. April sales increased 16.6 percent over March figures, which correlates to a seasonally adjusted rate of 619,000 home sales projected for the year. The median price of those new homes was $321,000, the highest median price ever recorded. That’s up 9.7 percent … [Read More its Good for You.....]

A Holler from Mahershala!

Mahershala Ali The “Free State of Jones” Interview with Kam Williams A Holler from Mahershala! Born in Oakland and raised in neighboring Hayward, California, Mahershala Ali received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications at St. Mary's College. He made his professional debut performing with the California Shakespeare Festival in Orinda, California. Soon thereafter, he earned his Master's degree in Acting from New York … [Read More its Good for You...]

Summer Prep for Crossbow Hunters

Summer Prep for Crossbow Hunters By Burt Carey Summer is the perfect time to hone-in your crossbow shooting skills in preparation for the upcoming season. Before sending arrows downrange, though, turn your attention to any repairs or maintenance needed for your crossbow. “Proper maintenance of your crossbow is essential for accuracy, safety, and reliability,” says Bryan Zabitski, service manager of TenPoint Crossbow … [Read More its Good for You...]

Tiger Woods Opts Out of U.S. Open, Quicken Loans

Tiger Woods Opts Out of U.S. Open, Quicken Loans By Burt Carey Tiger Woods isn’t ready to stage a comeback just yet. The 14-time major champion sent messages via Twitter and his website Tuesday that he would not be competing at either the U.S. Open at Oakmont next week or the PGA Tour’s Quicken Loans tournament the following week. "While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I am not physically ready to play in this year's … [Read More its Good for You...]

Feds Eyeing a Crackdown on Predatory Payday Lenders

Feds Eyeing a Crackdown on Predatory Payday Lenders By Burt Carey The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing new regulations designed to place limits on excessively high-interest loans issued by short-term lenders. The CFPB proposal would require so-called payday lenders to prove borrowers have an ability to repay a loan by the time it comes due – usually by the borrower’s next pay period – without having to … [Read More its Good for You...]

From Food to Fireworks: The “Best” in July 4th Celebrations

From Food to Fireworks: The “Best” in July 4th Celebrations by Amy Lignor We’re all familiar with the celebration of “independence” held in Washington D.C. every year. The red, white and blue blasting into the sky over the cradle of our democracy reminds one and all what it means to be an American…what it means to be free. But there are other elegant galas and celebrations held across the land on July 4th that represent the … [Read More its Good for You...]

Animal Welfare is Being Taken Seriously

Animal Welfare is Being Taken Seriously by Amy Lignor Although there are many court battles against corporations like aquariums and zoos across the globe, there are those setting the bar very high for others to follow. When it comes to the water, it is Baltimore’s National Aquarium that’s taking a huge leap toward the betterment of life for their animals. They are creating a literal “seaside sanctuary” where the … [Read More its Good for You...]