The Sun Goes Up And The Sun Goes Down

Our generation thinks in dis-jolted and unwilling sound bytes; what will solve the economic problem is our discombobulated short-term memory. The best stimulus package–and the cheapest–is if we throw our TVs into the oceans and go about our daily business, creating, producing, buying and selling, eating and drinking, and falling in love. “The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place... 

Our Son?

“We can’t let any more of our sons and daughters die in a needless war.” Have you have you ever noticed how people who never played a down of football say things like “we won a hard fought game last Saturday?” If that bothers an athlete can your imagine how  I feel when I hear someone railing about “our sons” in Iraq or Afghanistan? My first response is always the same: “And... 

Prayer for Those Facing Foreclosure

Father, please help those who face foreclosure and the possibility of foreclosure of their homes. God, at a time such as this, some may feel abandoned by you; but they are not alone. Some may feel that You have stopped listening to the anguish of their hearts; but You hear. Some may not be able to pray with words because their hearts have melted within them; but You know our prayers before we speak them. Father, the Hope of... 

Rediscover Roots by Alex Haley as an Adult

Roots (30th Anniversary Edition) on DVD I first saw Roots as a child of 8 or 9 with little to no knowledge of race or slavery; the only Black people I knew were a few kids in elementary school who mainly associated with each other, and most of us were too afraid to make any serious attempt at friendship; we were a product of our time. The mini-series, which aired in 1977, left an indelible image upon every fiber of my being.... 

Blessing Your Spirit – Christian Book Review

At first glance, the unimaginative title and subject of Blessing your Spirit, by Sylvia Gunter and Arthur Burk, makes the prospective reader believe that this is just another typical Christian prayer book which has over-saturated the Christian retail market. But nothing is farther from the Truth. This is one of the few books that I keep next to me and go to in times of greatest need (other than the Bible). I read and re-read... 

Kids Learn Math Playing Black Jack!

I know it sounds scandalous. But with a few simple modifications to the popular game, Black Jack is a creative and fun way to teach young kids arithmetic. Recommend Age: 6 – 8 Traditional Rules to Discard: In order to simplify the game to a level that a 6-8 year old will more readily understand, discard or modify some traditional rules: (1) Chips — use 1 chip at a time to keep score, or simply keep score on a... 

Dolly the Clone, Where Art Thou?

Dolly, the clone, was “created” on February 22, 1997, as the result of a cell taken from an adult of its species and deposited into a surrogate mother. The reaction, most had was astonishment, fear, an in some instances, outrage. But how do we feel now? Whether we have changed as individuals over the last decade or the shock of such a science-fiction-like event has worn off slightly over time, how is the story... 

Secret Societies: Rise of the Esoteric

What do the Dharma Initiative, Skull and Bones, the Mafia, and Al Qaeda have in common? They are all secret societies with great allure (And yes, at least one of the aforementioned groups are fictional. Can you guess which one?) The impulse for individual human beings to band together to form a larger “support” group is rooted deep in our DNA–and in many respects, secret societies are, at their core, esoteric... 

Authentic $1,000 Federal Reserve Bill for Sale

This is real thing; an authentic $1,000 Federal Reserve Note in Very Fine Condition, selling at Stauer for $3,499. Features a portrait of President Grover Cleveland and has a face value of $1,000.00. Since most were destroyed by the U.S. Treasury, this is a rare find worth well over the face value today. Now a scarce collectors item, this is perfect for framing and display. Can be Purchased at reputable Stauer luxury company. The... 

Due Process: Why I Love Blago

The Senate seat “is a f*cking valuable thing, you just don’t give it away for nothing.” Blago’s hair was on a news interview tour de force the past several weeks. For us, the viewer, it was nothing short of surreal and somewhat unsettling to suddenly view the man on our High Definition Screens sitting next to the likes of Larry King and David Letterman. Even comedian D.L. Hughley “broke the... 

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