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LIFEGIFT: The World’s First Emotion – Based Distracted Driving And Pedestrian Alert App Is Launched
LIFEGIFT™ Technologies launches LifeGift, the world’s first emotion-based app designed to prevent traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities, involving distracted drivers and pedestrians using their mobile phones. LifeGift is a valuable gift you give to the people important you who you want to keep safe. With LifeGift on their smartphone, when they interact with their phone, … Read more
Sam Darnold Lead NY Jets To 48 – 17 Win Over Detroit Lions, Defense Picks Matt Stafford 4 Times
Oakland News Now – Sam Darnold Lead NY Jets To 48 – 17 Win Over Detroit Lions, Defense Picks Matt Stafford 4 Times Ok. NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger was right about Sam Darnold (sort of) but the NY Jets Defense was the real difference maker on Monday Night Football. Oakland News Now Note: this post … Read more
Oakland Raiders Lose To LA Rams 33 To 13, Jon Gruden Must Fix Derek Carr’s Footwork
Oakland News Now – The Raiders outgained the Rams 395 yards to 365 yards but the difference was Carr’s three interceptions. For some reason Carr’s passes sailed on him many times in the second half, and in one case caused the second pick. Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden must work with Carr and improve … Read more
Is Georgia GOP Trying To “Willie Horton” Stacey Abrams? What About Brian Kemp And Racism?
Oakland News Now – Is Georgia GOP Trying To Willie Horton Stacey Abrams? What About Brian Kemp And Racism? The Georgia GOP is running an ad that appears to put the African American Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams in a dark set of images that carried the implication that blackness is somehow undesirable. This is … Read more
At America’s Best For Eye Exam – Remember My Beef With Zenni Dot Com?
Oakland News Now – At America’s Best For Eye Exam – Remember My Beef With Zenni Dot Com? Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded … Read more
Natasha Middleton Gets CA State Assemblymember Tony Thurmond Endorsement In Oakland City Council District Six Race
Natasha Middleton, candidate for Oakland City Council District 6, announced the endorsement today of California State Assemblymember Tony Thurmond. “I enthusiastically endorse Natasha Middleton for Oakland City Council, District 6,” said Assemblymember Thurmond. “As a former city councilmember with two terms in the state legislature, I can say with confidence that Oakland needs policy-focused leaders … Read more
UOSSM Reports Six Medical and Civil Facilities Attacked In Syrian War, Last Friday, Saturday
The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations or UOSSM reported the following losses in the ongoing Syrian War, and in a press release. This is what it reads: Three hospitals, two Syrian Civil Defense Centers, and an ambulance system were attacked and put out of service in the past two days leaving thousands with … Read more
Oakland Raiders Fans Live: Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears, Lose To Green Bay Pack 24 23
Oakland News Now – This Zennie62 on YouTube Livestream Show had “Raider Mac” on as the special guest. Raider Mac (who only goes by that name) called me about two hours before the show to share some information he believed would be the basis for a good news story. In the process of our talk, … Read more
Khalil Mack Strip Sacks Deshone Kizer, Bears LB Shows Oakland Raiders What It Misses
Oakland News Now – Khalil Mack Strip Sacks Deshone Kizer, Bears LB Shows Oakland Raiders What It Misses. “Khalil Mack is a one man wrecking crew!” exclaimed the Westwood One radio announcer. And that was after the now former Oakland Raiders linebacker and defensive end, and Chicago Bears star in the Sunday Night Football Game … Read more
Oakland Celebrates Oakland Pride 2018 – A Social Media Update
Oakland Pride 2018 kicked-off with the 6th Annual Oakland Pride Breakfast hosted by The East Bay Stonewall Democrats at the Oakland Rotunda in Downtown Oakland. (If you’re down there, look for the Rotunda plaque with my name “Zenophon Abraham” on it.) Here’s a look at the event, thanks to social media, and Joseph Tanios, to … Read more
An Attack On Diversity Attacks Conservative Thought And Freedom – Supports Authoritarianism, Racism
Oakland News Now – An Attack On Diversity Attacks Conservative Thought And Freedom And Supports Authoritarianism And Racism There is a desire among some who fancy themselves intelligent to attack diversity. They, like Tucker Carlson, drunkenly talk of some more desirable world without diversity, without stopping to think about what they say. The fact is … Read more
California 21, BYU 18, Golden Bears Two QB Attack Produces Win
Oakland News Now – California 21, BYU 18, Golden Bears Two QB Attack Produces Win Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is from … Read more
Naomi Osaka Beat Serena Williams But US Open Umpire Carlos Ramos Was Sexist In Penalizing Serena
Oakland News Now – Naomi Osaka Beat Serena Williams But US Open Umpire Carlos Ramos Was Sexist In Penalizing Serena Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. … Read more
Naomi Osaka Beat Serena Williams But US Open Owes Serena A Huge Apology
Oakland News Now – Naomi Osaka Beat Serena Williams But US Open Owes Serena A Huge Apology. And for allowing the Umpire to insert himself in the match in a way that can only be described as unacceptable. He took a game point from Serena that was not necessary. Still, Naomi Osaka played her tail … Read more
Amy Trask Was Oakland Raiders CEO, That Legacy Must Be Remembered.
Oakland News Now – Amy Trask Was Oakland Raiders CEO, That Legacy Must Be Remembered. And because someone on Twitter referred to Amy as “our Raiderette”. Amy didn’t take issue with it, but I believe that is not the way she should be referred to. It should be “Our CEO of The Oakland Raiders.” Period. … Read more
A Barn And Land For Sale In Fayette County, Georgia
Oakland News Now – A Barn And Land For Sale In Fayette County, Georgia Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is from a … Read more
John McWhorter’s Brilliant Take Down Of Donald Trump’s Speech On “The 11th Hour” On MSNBC
Oakland News Now – John McWhorter, Columbia Linguistics Professor, former Oaklander and patron at The Alley, and friend, just appeared on “The 11th Hour” with Brian Williams on MSNBC. In his role as MSNBC’s designated linguistics expert, John was asked to decipher Trump’s speech. Professor McWhorter hilariously compared him to someone’s rather gauche, bare-chested uncle … Read more
Jovanka Beckles Sweeps East Bay Environmental Endorsements And Marches In Solidarity!
Another environmental endorsement! I am beyond gratified that 350 Bay Area Action has joined today with seven local and statewide environmental action organizations to endorse my campaign to represent Assembly District 15 in Sacramento. 350 Bay Area Action promotes aggressive, science-based action. I am honored to be endorsed by many environmental groups because of my … Read more
Buffy Wicks Gets Dolores Huerta, UFCW Local 5 Endorsement In California State Assembly District 15 Race
Today the Buffy Wicks for Assembly 2018 campaign announced additional Labor endorsements. Dolores Huerta, American labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, has announced her support of Buffy. In addition, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5 has selected Buffy as the best candidate to serve as the next … Read more
President Obama In Speech Reminds Us American Economic Expansion Started With His Administration
Oakland News Now – President Obama In Speech Reminds Us American Economic Expansion Started With His Administration, Not Trump’s Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The … Read more
Buffy Wicks Gets Oakland Ironworkers Local 378 Endorsement For California State Assembly District 15
Ironworkers Local 378 Oakland announced their endorsement today for Buffy Wicks to serve as the next Assemblymember for District 15. Ironworkers Local 378 represents tradespeople in the Oakland area, north to Lakeport, south to Westley, east of Highway 101 and west of Vacaville and Tracy. “Ironworkers Local 378 Oakland is proud to endorse Buffy Wicks … Read more
Oakland Police Department Announces DUI Check Point For First Friday, September 2018
This is from the Oakland Police Department: The City of Oakland is an exciting venue to host First Fridays’. As a city and as a police department we know thousands of people come from around the Bay Area to experience art, food, live music and the diversity of our great city. The Oakland Police Department … Read more
Eagles 18, Falcons 12 As Julio Jones Catches Game Winner Out Of Bounds
Oakland News Now – Eagles 18, Falcons 12 As Julio Jones Catches Game Winner Out Of Bounds Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video … Read more
NFL Referee Makes Wrong Signal For Face Mask During Falcons vs Eagles Game
Oakland News Now – NFL Referee Makes Wrong Signal For Face Mask During Falcons vs Eagles Game Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video … Read more
Philly Special Ran Against Falcons As Nick Foles Makes Catch For 1st Down
Oakland News Now – Philly Special Ran Against Atlanta Falcons As Nick Foles Makes Catch For 1st Downing Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded … Read more
Will Sheldon Adelson Buy Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium Naming Rights?
Oakland News Now – Will Sheldon Adelson Buy Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium Naming Rights? Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is from … Read more
Atlanta At Philadelphia Pick Eagles To Win NFL Opener 24 To 20
Oakland News Now – Atlanta At Philadelphia Pick Eagles To Win NFL Opener 24 To 20 Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is … Read more
Burt Reynolds Died At 82: Actor Will Be Remembered For His Hair And Mustache
Oakland News Now – Burt Reynolds Died At 82: Actor Will Be Remembered For His Hair And Mustache Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded … Read more
Partnership To Fight For The Right To Vote At Local Level: Civil Rights Groups Speak
The Leadership Conference Education Fund, together with Access Democracy; the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation; the American Constitution Society; the Campaign Legal Center; and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law today announced All Voting is Local, a new campaign to protect the right and ability to vote, and fight voter suppression, at the … Read more
