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The particular laws I am referring to are laws that require private individuals to hire or rent housing without discrimination. It doesn’t include publicly held corporations.

Many of the discrimination laws were created at a time when minorities did not have the means or ability to own property and businesses. Today there are many minority owned businesses and property owners.

Should private business or property owners be exempt from discrimination laws? Isn’t it a violation of the owners rights to conduct business? Isn’t there something fundamentally wrong with laws that tell people what to do with their own property? Why do some people’s rights mean more than the rights of others? Why is some discrimination allowed while other discrimination is not (senior citizen communities with minimum age limits)?

This is a hypothetical question so there isn’t any need to start with racist comments.

I think that a case can be made that discrimination laws should still be around.

The thing is, if a company does not wish to hire someone or rent out an apartment or home, they should make their decisions based on legitimate reasons. So, go ahead and check a person’s criminal history or credit report. If something shows-up, then that should be enough reason to refuse to hire or rent.

Believe it or not, I have been the victim of some mild discrimination in my past. My first name is Nick and I have had people think that I was Italian. And yes, there are folks out there that have their own bigoted ideas of what Italian men are like. (And no, I am not Italian.) But, I’ve been down that road. I also once had a man call me a "Jew" in a rather unpleasant way. (And no, I am not Jewish.) But, there are plenty of bigots in the world that would just love to make life harder yet for people they don’t like.

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Description: Pictures of John, Paul, George and Ringo as they show their MBE’s to the public, after the presentation by Her Majesty the Queen.
Buckingham Palace with crowds waiting outside. Beatle fans waiting for arrival of Beatles. girl wearing hat with model of one of The Beatles on it. Beatle fans waiting. policeman holding back fans. Beatles’ car arriving and fans rush as Palace gates are shut. .police moving fans away from gates. fan in crowd. fans standing against railings as Beatles come out of Palace building. Beatles in Palace courtyard. Beatles holding their medals. fan climbing up Palace railings. fans outside Palace. Beatles holding medals. Beatles talking to press. mbe medal. fan on top of Palace gates. fans outside palace. girl climbing down from top of gates. girl being taken away by policeman. policeman clearing fans from outside gateway. policemen holding back fans. Beatles’ car leaving Palace. policeman’s helmet being held up in air. fans running after Beatles’ car.

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Helping minority business owners and entrepreneurs to start or grow a business can help thousands of communities make the most of their resources. These often help impoverished areas to create or restore specific districts or neighborhoods. Business loans for minorities are readily available, and several programs are successfully funded privately or independently. Local funding is available through communities, local organizations, and redevelopment agencies.
A small business loan can be used for a variety of purposes, including business startup costs, purchasing inventory, working capital, and expansion. The business owner must approach a bank, financial institution, or other lending party to provide the funding for the project. Once a proposal and business plan is constructed, a strong presentation and commitment to goals is essential for growth. Minorities are encouraged to apply for business loans since they can help diversify and grow a specific community. The U.S. government encourages minority business growth so that the market and economy can stay competitive, offer unique products and services, and continue to promote growth within communities. Banks and credit unions have a strong interest in investing in minority business loans as they have set aside funding specifically for minority communities and programs. Some banks have a substantial amount of funding available to authorize these loans, and may even meet a quota each year to accommodate for them. Small business loans for minorities by private banks can be secured or unsecured loans. The minority business owner will need to establish their credit standing, outline how long it will take to pay back the loan, and possibly offer some form of collateral. Co-signers are generally mandatory for an unsecured loan. Secured minority business loans require larger payments with a low interest rate. These will usually pay off the loan faster. An unsecured loan may have a higher interest rate, but will be much easier to obtain. Even if you have bad credit history in this case, you can still be approved for a minority loan that is guaranteed by a third party, or the government. 3 Organizations To Help minority business Owners Obtain Business Loans: Southern California is home to Operation HOPE, an organization that distributes over $72 million in loans for minority homeowners and business owners. The website can help other states link up to key resources and influential group leaders in the area, and funds have been set up throughout different states for specific purposes. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)is run by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce under the Bush administration. Over the years this organization has helped thousands of startups, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, get their businesses off the ground through different government-based programs. The website also offers a lot of information on investing, wealth management, cost controls, small business operations, and minority resources in each community. The National Minority Supply and Diversity Council (NMSDC) is a direct link between corporations and business, representing some of the biggest entities in the United States today. These companies extend various grants, programs and loan formats to small business that can contribute to startup capital. Minority businesses must register for the program and are reviewed frequently by corporate buyers.

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Episode #111: Yinka Shonibare MBE discusses the theatricality and sense of wonder inherent in his public sculpture “Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle,” installed on the 4th Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Situated across from “Nelson’s Column,” a monument erected to honor Admiral Lord Nelson’s death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, the brightly-colored sails of Shonibare’s boat reference the complex heritage of British colonialism and its multicultural present.

Known for using batik in costumed dioramas that explore race and colonialism, Yinka Shonibare MBE also employs painting, sculpture, photography, and film in work that disrupts and challenges our notions of cultural identity. Taking on the honorific mbe as part of his name in everyday use, Shonibare plays with the ambiguities and contradictions of his attitude toward the Establishment and its legacies of colonialism and class. In multimedia projects that reveal his passion for art history, literature, and philosophy, Shonibare provides a critical tour of Western civilization and its achievements and failures.

Learn more about Yinka Shonibare MBE: http://www.art21.org/artists/yinka-shonibare-mbe

VIDEO | Producer: Wesley Miller & Nick Ravich. Interview: Susan Sollins. Camera: Ian Serfontein. Sound: Paul Stadden & Luke Williams. Editor: Joaquin Perez. Artwork Courtesy: Yinka Shonibare MBE. Thanks: Tamsin Selby & Greater London Authority.

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I am part of a small (<20) managment consulting firm in D.C. and we recently had a new change in our company, a new President/CEO. Where could a small, minority (woman, asian)owned comany publish this news…for free?

www.blogger.com could be a great place for a free website, however its only about $30.00 to buy a domain online for 2 years

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Hi friends

This song and those that follow are by Andy Stewart. This song has a story to tell.

Just watch your Kilt…

History about Andy:

The use of tartan patriotism and stereotypical Scottish humour goes back to Sir Harry Lauder and music hall songs. In the 1960s this strand was continued by the entertainer, Andy Stewart.

He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1933, the son of a teacher. He moved to Arbroath as a child, and then trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow.

He had several international hit singles – “Come in-Come in”, “Donald Where’s Yer Troosers?”, “A Scottish Soldier” (reached no. 1 position in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, spent 36 weeks in the UK Singles Chart in 1961 and was among the top 50 in the USA), “Campbeltown Loch”, “The Muckin’ O’ Geordie’s Byre”, “The Road to Dundee”,”The Battle’s O’er”, “Take Me Back”, “Tunes Of Glory”, and “Dr. Finlay” (1965). He is also remembered for being the compere of the The White Heather Club. This was a BBC Scotland television programme that existed as an annual New Year’s Eve party (19571968), and also as a weekly early evening series (19601968).

“Donald Where’s Yer Troosers?” was a hit in 1961 and again in 1989. Stewart is said to have written the song in 10 minutes as he sat, minus trousers, in the lavatory of a recording studio.[1] It was also recently featured on the American TV show “Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles” sung by one of the terminators, played by Garrett Dillahunt. Stewart includes an Elvis Presley impersonation half way through the song. On the strength of this comedy hit, Andy toured Australia and appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1968, doing impersonations of Dean Martin. His skill with different accents is also evident on “The Rumour”, where the rumour moves across Scotland and into Ireland, with Andy speaking in a different accent for each place.

His albums, such as Scottish Soldier, ( to follow on this channel) The Best of Andy Stewart and Andy Stewart’s Scotland, were also popular internationally. In 1973 he recorded a “live” album in Johannesburg, South Africa, entitled Andy Stewart in South Africa – White Heather Concert.

His international appeal was well-illustrated by his appearance before 15000 people at the World Fair, New York in 1964, where he received a standing ovation. During the 1960s and 1970s, he frequently and successfully toured Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. He also appeared in concert throughout South Africa in 1968, 1971 and 1973, drawing large audiences.

A prolific lyricist, he wrote words to many traditional Scottish tunes, e.g. “Green Hills of Tyrol” (which became “A Scottish Soldier”), “The Black Bear” (”Tunes of Glory”), and “The Battle is Over”(”The Battle’s O’er”) etc.

Stewart took part in the 1961 and 1962 Royal Variety Performances and also appeared before the Royal Family at a Christmas Party at Windsor Castle.

In retirement he moved back to Arbroath and died there in 1993. Before he died he did a small concert at Arbroath High School (which he had attended) for the pupils. He was also due to appear in a concert at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre. A sheltered housing scheme in Arbroath, ‘Andy Stewart Court’, was named in his memory.

Stewart died after giving one of his most renowned performances during a Gala Benefit Concert for Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. He came to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh from his sick bed to appear for the children, and gave his last ever performance.

Stewart was awarded an MBE in 1976.

Stewart’s son Ewan Stewart is an actor, whose film and television credits include Rob Roy, Titanic and Only Fools and Horses.

Enjoy

Richard

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‘Susan Gibbs, 58, a station announcer nicknamed "the voice of Fenchurch Street" spoke of her pride at being made an mbe. She has worked as a announcer at the station in the City of London for 16 years.’

I honestly don’t get how they determine
who should be awarded.

I mean lots of people do their job
for 20-25-35 years and dont get
awarded.

At the same time people who
work/volunteer tirelessly for
charities for years dont get awarded
anything.

However, if you can kick a football
or sing or act or an announcer at
a station you get an MBE or OBE
or whatever.

Im okay with traditions as long
as they make sense

This makes sense……….NOT

A brief overview of the Multistate Bar Exam including recent changes that were included in the July 2009 Exam. Presented by Hugh Reed

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