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Health Care Reform Taking Root In Divided Nation
WASHINGTON — One year after President Barack Obama signed his historic health care overhaul, the law is taking root in the land. Whether it bears lasting fruit is still in question. The legislation es
The Judgement of God
Today the world looks on as Christians delight in horrendous catastrophies showing absolutely no mercy whatsoever, simply because most "Christians" have been taught that all of God's judgment will bri
Get Lifted Motivational Minute!!
Motivational Tip: Counting your blessing one by one will help you to maintain a positive attitude. Health Tip: Ladies, please, please, please stop putting your cell phone in your bra. You're inviti
Caught Swirling & Creeping: Steve Nash’s Marriage Ended Because He Had Black Side Action Poppin’
And he wasn’t the only one. See if you can keep up with this one. Remember when Steveannounced his divorce from his wife of five years on the same day he announced the birth of their third son? At th
Mixed-Race Growth in Mississippi Signals a Shift in Attitudes
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — For generations here in the deepest South, there had been a great taboo: publicly crossing the color line for love. Less than 45 years ago, marriage between blacks and whites was
Would There Be More Of An OutCry if Notorious B.I.G. or TuPac's Killers Were White Or Does Race Even Matter?
I was wondering in light of the information that is out in the Hood about Biggie and Tupac whether or not there would be a bigger cry for justice if Black community and Hip Hop Community suspected tha
Get Lifted Motivational Minute!
Motivational Tip: Today is a blessing. You woke up today! Somebody didn't today, but you did!! Health Tip: Losing weight is great, but building lean muscle is better. Add strength training to your
HAPPY ST-PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 2011!
I ought unceasingly to give thanks to God who often pardoned my folly and my carelessness, and on more than one occasion spared His great wrath on me, who was chosen to be His helper and who was slow
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”
Quoteworthy “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” — Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister
Thursday, March 24 @ 9:00 pm “Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers For The Job Hunt”
How can you help your kids stay on the cutting edge when it comes to seeking employment? When should your son or daughter begin building a resume? What are the pros and cons of having your children wo
Glee's Gay Kiss Episode ' Raises the Bar' I Wonder What The GOP Will Have to Say About This?!
On last night's 'Glee,' the New Directions won regionals after hitting the stage with a pair of original songs -- a first for the series -- but that isn't what anyone is talking about this morning. Af
Popeater: Report: Whitney Houston Orders Teenage Daughter to Rehab for Cocaine Abuse
Whitney Houston's 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown may be in trouble again. It's no secret that Houston has had her own battles with drug addiction after much personal-turned-public turmoi
Obama Administration's Plan To Punish Banks
NEW YORK -- The Obama administration is seeking to force the nation's five largest mortgage firms to reduce monthly payments for as many as three million distressed homeowners in as little as six mont
“Pres Obama Filled Out His Bracket Predictions for the 2011 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball
Tournaments exclusively with ESPN.com senior writer Andy Katz (men's) and ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke (women's). The segments will debut on ESPN's SportsCenter at noon ET and Friday …
The New York Times News Alert: Pakistan Frees American Who Worked for C.I.A., Officials Say
American officials on Wednesday won the release of a C.I.A. contractor under investigation for two counts of murder, after spending more than six hours at the jail with the families of the victims,
Surviving Modern Healthcare: A Nurse’s Toolkit to a Happy Work Life
The success of anything we do depends on our attitude. If we decide that we are going to be successful at something, we are right. If we decide that we are not going to be successful at something, we
Japan Quake Changed Balance of the Planet; Massive Temblor Shifted Earth's Axis by 6.5 Inches & Day's Length
Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has actually moved the island closer to the United States and shifted the planet's axis. The quake caused a rift 24 kilometres below the sea flo
Score One for First Lady Obama and Nutrition Activists: CapN' Crunch Bites the Dust
Last week I learned that Cap'n Crunch, my all-time favorite cereal, will soon be "sailing into obscurity". I wish I could celebrate this news. Instead, every whole wheat fiber of my being wants to sho
Going to Waist? Childhood Obesity Is On the Rise: Here's How To Help Kids Win the Battle of the Bulge
As a physician, I've spent years treating overweight adults, conducting seminars, and teaching Bible studies on the connection between our physical and spiritual lives. So imagine my surprise when I d
Updated: Lupus Patients BEWARE! New Drug Could Be a Death Sentence: Belimumab Earns FDA Approval for Lupus
Lupus patients BEWARE! New drug could be a death sentence The FDA just approved a drug for lupus patients despite the fact that it could be deadly. Benlysta is the first new drug approved for treating
This Month’s Free Parents-As-Partners Teaching a New Generation Workshop
Teaching a New Generation Workshop will focus specifically on “Gifted/Accelerated” students. It will be held Saturday, March 26th, 2011 at the beautiful campus of the Family YMCA of Carver Villages
America Needs Better Math, Science Education
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says improving math and science education is essential to helping the U.S. compete globally, and he wants the private sector to get involved in making it happen.
This Just In... Antoine Dobson Has Moved Out of the Projects!
The Bed Intruder Song Has Made Antoine a household name. Just think that now because of the internet, we as Black people in America can now make our own way in our own country that we happen to be ci
Kidney Transplant
When your health care provider makes the diagnosis of end-stage renal disease, he or she will discuss your treatment options. Whether kidney transplantation is an option for you depends on your specif
The Origin of the Who Dat Nation's Jambalaya--One of the South's Most Versatile Dishes
The origin of the name is uncertain, but as with many dish names, there are a few good guesses along with a bit of folklore. Most believe the name came from the Spanish word for ham, jamón, a prime in