www.blacktree.tv Chris Brown was the big winner, but it was Kanye West’s night at the American Music Awards. Instead of his typical tantrum — a trend West started four years ago when he lost the favorite new artist prize — the rapper claimed two trophies Sunday and called on his colleagues to up their game. “It’s our responsibility as musicians to keep pushing each other,” West said. “We will be the new Beatles, the new (Jimi) Hendrix. I want to be Elvis.” West was named favorite male rap artist and his CD, “Graduation,” won favorite rap/hip-hop album. Brown took the night’s top honors — artist of the year — as well as favorite male artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. “I was shocked,” the 19-year-old crooner said backstage. “I’m so thankful and grateful. I thought Coldplay should have won the award, but I’ll take it.” Brown’s gal pal, Rihanna — who wore chains and a leather corset to perform her love ballad, “Rehab” — was named favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Alicia Keys was another double winner: Her CD, “As I Am,” was both pop/rock and soul/R&B album winner. The American Music Awards traditionally centers on its performances, and Sunday was no exception. The show featured high-energy sets from Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo and Beyonce, though a pair of lackluster medleys opened the program at the Nokia Theatre. Christina Aguilera channeled Madonna and the New Kids on the Block channeled an earlier version of themselves as each … Video Rating: 4 / 5
Psychedelics are a unique class of psychoactive drugs that have been used by humans for thousands of years. Millions of people in every corner of the globe have used them to alter their consciousness in search of introspective contemplation, spiritual insights, creative exploration and physical and psychological healing. Horizons is a forum for learning about psychedelics. It seeks to open a fresh dialogue about psychedelics and challenges society to rethink their role in history, culture, medicine, spirituality and art. After a successful debut in 2007, it is now an annual event. Its dates for 2008 were September 19-21. Horizons brings together the brightest minds and boldest voices of the psychedelic movement to share their research, insights and dreams for the future. Dimitri Mobengo Mugianis is a founding member of Freedom Root, The Ibogaine Project. He is an Ibogaine treatment provider working in NYC and a Bwiti initiate and Nganga. Dimitri is a co-founder of VOCAL NYC drug users union and has spoken around the world about drug users human rights, Harm Reduction, Drug policy, and Ibogaine. He has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets including National Public Radio This American Life, and his work is the subject of an upcoming documentary by Michel Negroponte. Dimitri recently returned from his most recent trip to Gabon, Africa where he participated in several Bwiti initiations in Pygmy, Fang and Tsogo Villages using the sacrament of Iboga. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Video: Police seize 40kg of cocaine since 2008
The justice ministry has said that a total of 40kg of cocaine was seized in drug hauls since 2008. The ministry issued statistics on all drug hauls from 2008, listing a total 21kg of heroin, 500kg of cannabis, and some 53,000 ecstasy pills caught in stings by the police. Favourite Channel News reports in more detail: [...] Read more on Maltamedia.com Daily News
26 bags of cocaine seized in Glassboro
A traffic stop here ended with the confiscation of more than two dozen bags of crack cocaine, police said. Read more on Courier-Post
Former cop arrested for dealing cocaine
A former police officer is one of three men arrested for dealing cocaine in Sydney overnight. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Once a hardworking family man, William Clough found himself in a place he never imagined he would be as an alcohol addiction and weight issues stripped him of everything he loved. His family, a lucrative career and home were gone and William was in serious need of a change. After hitting the bottom, William finally sought help for his addiction, took control of his weight and began getting his life back on track. In March 2008, William was referred to Goodwills computerized office skills training program by his DVR counselor. From the beginning, he hit the door running. William showed immense initiative, always had a positive attitude and was able to complete the program 5 weeks early. Since graduation, William has continued to push forward. He has obtained a position with Comcast as a customer service representative where he excels at all he does. At the heart and soul of all his success is his family. William has taken the first steps to repair his once broken relationships and strives to make up for lost time. Through it all, Williams dedication to himself and his family has given him the strength to begin a new, happier path. With a warm smile and new outlook on life, he continues to look forward and serve as an inspiration to all those he touches.
The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a licensed and certified residential recovery home for men seeking help from the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction. Our mission is to help men recover and return to normal, useful life with their family and in the community. We provide food, shelter, counseling and the time to build a foundation for long term recovery. Our services include group and individual counseling, Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, and community service.
Claudine Deshaies Wins JEI/Shaver ’410′ in Museum Raffle 12/19/2008 – Claudine Deshaies of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is the lucky grand prize winner of the National Sprint Car Museum’s “Youll Be in Seventh Heaven With #7″ sprint car raffle. The loyal raffle ticket-buyer will receive a new state-of-the-art JEI chassis with a new Ron Shaver Specialties 410-cubic-inch racing engine. When contacted by phone, Deshaies, who was stranded in Las Vegas due to yesterdays record snowfall there, was thrilled about having the museums current board president Mike Brooks draw her ticket as the non-profit foundation’s seventh sprint car raffle winner. Additional prize winners include Rick Robinson of Indiana, Michael Grassmyer of Pennsylvania, Rusty Wagner of Ohio, Michael Swann of California, Tim Knight (Jr.) of New Mexico, Bob Rawson of North Carolina, Laurie Mansfield of South Dakota, Dan Roberts of Oregon, Dave Jackson of New Mexico, and the late National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Rich Voglers mother Eleanor Vogler of Indiana. They will receive the additional prizes that had been generously donated by Smiley Sitton Outlaw Driving School, Simpson, Kwik Check, Mechanix Wear, Speedway Motors, Gary Lynch Pro-Formance Products, DeeZee, and Hepfner Racing Products. Kris Krohn videotaped the drawing for downloading to www.sprintcarhof.com and other racing web sites. According to museum executive director Bob Baker, “We can’t thank Barry and Natalie Jackson of JEI Performance and Ron …
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