Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 735

Major Net Slowdown Expected To Begin Within Hours

Source: Stephen Shankland / CNET / CBS News The computing industry has begun a major 24-hour test today to work the kinks out of IPv6, a disruptive but necessary overhaul of the Internet's inner workings. Starting at midnight, Universal Coordinated Time on June 8–or 5 p.m. PT today–dozens of companies lit up servers, Web sites, and network infrastructure that communicate using Internet Protocol version 6. The test, called World IPv6 Day, provides a bit of deadline, albeit one that's more [...]

The Black Room: Women Should Give Men Credit For Knowing How To Dress Themselves (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, April Ryan, Dr. Chris Metzler, Cornell Belcher and Anthony Coley about women not giving men credit for being able to dress themselves well.

TJMS: What Should Be The Minimum Age For Children To Join Facebook, Twitter? Should You Monitor Your Children On Social Media Platforms?

Roland Martin talks with Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's psychologist, about what should the minimum age be for children to use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. For more information about Dr. Jeff Gardere visit www.drjeffgardere.com.

Soldiers' $2,800 In Bag Fees Spark Outrage

Source: A. Pawlowski /CNN Stung by online comments calling it "disgusting" and "un-American," Delta Air Lines on Wednesday announced it will allow U.S. military personnel traveling on orders to check more bags for free. The policy change, which is effective immediately, came a day after U.S. Army soldiers returning from Afghanistan complained that they were charged almost $3,000 in bag fees by the carrier. "We regret that this experience caused these soldiers to feel anything but welcome on their return [...]

White House Says It Will Answer Congress On Libya

Source: Julie Pace / AP / MSNBC Washington — The White House now says it will respond to detailed questions on the U.S. mission in Libya within a two-week deadline set by the House in a resolution approved last week. Aides to President Barack Obama had previously brushed off the non-binding resolution, calling it unhelpful and unnecessary. The White House suggested earlier this week it had no plans to formally respond to the questions posed in the measure because officials [...]

The Black Room: Weinergate Scandal Recap

April Ryan, Dr, Chris Metzler, Cornell Belcher and Anthony Coley recap the Weinergate scandal.

Creflo Dollar ORDERS Eddie Long's Former Church Members To 'GO BACK!' (VIDEO)

Source: YouTube This excerpt is from about the 58 min mark. Dollar said that Eddie Long is "STILL saved!" and STILL going to heaven!" He also told former New Birth church members the following: "If you from that church that you know what I'm talkin' bout and you tryin' to join here? I don't want you here! That is my friend! That is my brother in The Lord! And if you came from there, you get on back over there [...]

Live Video: President Obama Speaks On The Importance Of Training And Preparing Our Workforce To Compete For Manufacturing Jobs

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Rapper Ja Rule To Turn Himself In For Prison Sentence Wednesday

Source: Denise Quan and Alan Duke / CNN New York – Hip-hop artist Ja Rule is expected to turn himself in for a two-year prison sentence Wednesday morning in New York, his publicist said in a statement. The rapper, whose real names is Jeffrey Atkins, pleaded guilty in December to attempted criminal possession of a weapon after police found a loaded semi-automatic firearm — with the serial number scratched off — hidden in the backseat of his luxury Maybach sedan, [...]

Can Anthony Weiner Politically Survive The Twitter Photo Sex Scandal? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and David Frum join Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss the Anthony Weiner press conference where Weiner admitted to lying about the lewed photo he sent via Twitter.