Etc. – Things We Didn’t Talk About Today, But Thought You Should Know

Did you know today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition? Me either. Here are a few more things we didn’t talk about today, but thought you should know.

Rodney King death ruled accidental – The coroner’s office ruled King’s death accidental but found several illegal drugs in his system. {Fox News}

Syrian Capital Under Siege – Things in Syria just went from bad to worse. {Voice of America}

Thieves target iPhone, Android phone users – If you’re in Florida, watch out. Thieves are snatching phones. {WKMG Orlando}

Red Vines black licorice recalled due to high levels of lead – I’ve never met anyone who liked black licorice, but in case you do…you might want to stop eating it. {ABC News}

D’Angelo Covers UPTOWN + Estelle Rocks SHEEN + Towanda Braxton’s New Photoshoot – D’Angelo is looking quite dapper on the cover of Uptown. Love it! {theYBF}

Winning words: From bumfreezer to xi – Are you addicted to Words With Friends? Add a few more winning words to your repertoire. {BBC}

Venus and Serena Against the World – When I grow up, I want a body like Serena! {New York Times Magazine}