Lovely Bones: Have you seen it? (Video) I want your feedback.
This movie continues to intrigue me. I’m going to watch it this weekend. Have you seen it yet? Did you read the book? I want your feedback. Here’s the synopsis: A young girl who has been murdered watches over her family–and her killer–from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for [...]
Tags: author, book, lovely bones
Did You Know?: Harvard’s President Was A Woman?
Maybe I was hibernating when this news was broadcast. But, I recently found out that Harvard University’s President is a woman, Drew Faust. Belated Congratulations, Drew. This is Harvard’s first female president! Yippee for that. I see progress being made. In the video below Drew talks about how girls throughout the world are feeling empowered [...]
Tags: drew faust, female college president, harvard university
Allison Helps You Blast Off: New Book Changes Your Life!
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Allison Maslan, author of “Blast Off!”. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently came across an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach who is as serious about creating passion as I am. She is serious about helping people find the things in life that [...]
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Haitian Boxer Withdraws from Big Fight: Focused On Haiti (Video)
Welterweight boxer Andre Berto is focused on the earthquake that hit his homeland and has canceled his upcoming fight with Shane Moseley. Watch the video. You’ll see his heart is in the right place.
Tags: andre berto, haitian boxer, shane moseley, welterweight boxer
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Plea for Haiti (Video)
After the aftershocks that Haiti suffered, I thought it was important to post this video from our first lady, Michelle Obama.
Tags: american red cross, donate, haiti, michelle obama, plea
Wyclef Defends his charity (Video) —
Amid accusations that his charity Yele is not on the up and up, recording superstar Wyclef Jean holds a press conference and defends it. Watch the video. It shouldn’t require that much concentration to tell the truth. In his press conference, Wyclef said that his father told him that he’d be questioned for doing good. [...]
Tags: charity, corrupt, defense, haiti, wyclef
Vulture Waiting For This Kid To Die: Photo will break your heart
I very rarely put photos up that bring tears to my eyes. But the minute that I saw this one, I cried. In this world that has abundance on so many levels, how can this child be in such a bad way? When I chose to put this picture on my site today, I chose [...]
Tags: hunger, kid, starvation, vulture, vulture waiting for kid to die, world
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : Mountaintop Speech (Video)
Its the official Martin Luther King Jr. holiday today and so I’ve added a poignant speech and educational video in case you want to see why this man was so deserving of a holiday and our lifelong support. Educate yourselves about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and educate a young person about him as [...]
Tags: 1968, holiday, martin luther king, mountaintop speech, video
Congrats to Mo’Nique for her Golden Globe Win!
Congrats to comedienne turned actress turned radio host turned tv host, Mo’Nique for winning best supporting actress for her role in the movie, “Precious.” Go Mo! Go Mo! Go Mo!
Tags: Best Supporting Actress, Golden Globes, Mo'Nique
Gilbert Arenas Pleads Guilty To Felony Weapons Charge
In a press release that I just read from the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, 28 year old, Washington Wizards guard, Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to felony charge of carrying a pistol without a license. According to the press release Arenas will be sentenced on March 6, 2010: He will face up to [...]
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Kelis To Peta: I’d Eat Pterodactyl and Fur is Warm As Hell
I tell you with all the serious stuff going on, I probably shouldn’t even post this story. But, I must say that I appreciate a person who will speak their mind and not be pressured by what’s popular. R&B singer, Nas’s ex-wife and babymama recently received a personalized letter from PETA telling her not to [...]
Tags: Kelis, letter, orangutan, peta, polar bear
Support for Haiti: Will you be counted?
A recent texting campaign has raised millions for earthquake stricken Haiti. Will you be counted? By texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999 funds are going directly to the Red Cross to support in earthquake relief for Haiti. There are an estimated $270 million cell phone users in the US. From Tuesday night to Thursday, the campaign had [...]
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