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We’ve long held the idea that watching news programs, any news programs, is a collossal waste of time. We especially find it true that anyone who is among the thousands millions who watch FoxNews Channel on a regular basis does so only to increase the lack of intelligence quota. or theLIQ. (This acronym when followed by the letters O-U-R are the reason so many people are watching Fox News Channel and come away far less informed than they were when they began watching the news programs offered by the cable news channel…) (more…)

Too bad 44 year-old Jamie C. (J.C.) France, the grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France, the son of Grand-Am founder Jim France; and cousin of Brian France chairman and CEO of NASCAR,  can’t turn back the hands of time to follow the example set by 12 year-old  race car driver, Gray Gaulding. Gaulding has amassed $20K in race winnings so far this year 2010, along with 10 first place wins out of a total of thirty starts.

According to his very supportive parents, the family relocated from Virginia to North Carolina to fuel his racing desires, Gray Gaulding began racing motor bikes at age three. (more…)

We could not escape all this talk in the United States of nuclear weaponry because of the commemoration of the use of the atomic bombs dropped on civilians in Japan in 1945.

We found an  interesting video piece created in 2003 by the  artist  Isao Hashimoto of Japan. We are sure you will be surprised, as were we, to see the number of devices detonated since 1945 up to and including 1998; that’s more than ten years ago. How many more bombs have been tested since 1998? What are our world leaders arming us against?

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Despite the fact this story is a year old it bears repeating because the American consumer has a very, extremely, unbelievably short memory, especially when it comes to things financial.

Take a look at what Elizabeth Jacobson, former Wells Fargo Subprime Loan Officer had to say to the interviewers at Democracy Now!: (more…)

The recent news of released military classified documents related to the Afghanistan War, and the related hacking that was done to access the classified materials gave us pause, along with others, to ask questions about the term. We wondered how it came to be, and what constitutes the practice of hacking. How long have hackers been in existence? (more…)

Happy Independence Day to everyone. We send greetings of celebration to Americans all around the world.

In remembrance of our declaration of independence from British tyranny, we present a musical treat from our favorite group of  six talented men.. Take 6, their rendition of our National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner…

The word is out.  Darnell and LaDonna Suggs, that adorable young couple who were married on the Today Show two years ago today–Happy Anniversary, aka “America’s favorite couple”,  will be appearing on teevee once again.

This time Mr. and Mrs. intellectually brilliant and very cute, can be seen on HGTV’s House Hunters. The program has already aired once and will be repeated on July 23rd for those of us who missed their appearance the first time. Be sure to check your local listings for time and channel.

We are sure Mr. Suggs, being the romantic he is, he has planned a very special celebration for his bride.

Once again, to Darnell and LaDonna Suggs best wishes for continued success in your marriage.

Derrick N. Ashong,  he is sometimes known as D.N.A., a native of Ghana, West Africa, is the consummate renaissance man. He’s a Los Angeles based musician,  composer of music and lyrics, a writer, an actor, an activist, a singer and one of the founders of the band Soulfege.

The name of the group is pronounced ‘sOl-fezh; it is derived from the musical term Solfege for the diatonic (“do-re-mi” ) music scale. Soulfege is a musical group, with D.N.A. as its lead singer, representing the diverse sounds of the African Diaspora. Derrick N. Ashong will be in Philadelphia performing with Soulfege at the World Cafe Live on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 7pm .

“Afro-Diasporic Groovalicious Funkadociousness!!!”

The band Solfege is lively, and spirited, founded by two singers and MCs who first met in a choir at Harvard University. The group is a refreshingly different and innovative addition to the  world of Urban Music. It has been described as

“…what you’d get if Bob Marley were jammin’ with The Fugees on a street corner in West Africa…”

They blend Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk and West African High-life. They are a musical act that is  enthusiastically approved by audiences; they have proven themselves to be a very popular Afropolitan fusion band that thrills audiences with its tight harmonies, powerful words, genuine musical artistry and sensitivity.

These musicians, educated at Harvard University, are the creators of “Take Back the Mic™,” a campaign to restore significant meaning to the music of today and to engage a new group of young people to seek and accept the role of leaders in our society.

Tickets are $10 advance; $15 day of show.  Contact World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone 215-222-1400 for details.

Earlier this month June 2010, Miracles Global Inc, a non-profit organization and its founder Jeffrey C. Jones, a recent Phi Beta Kappa and highest honors graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, celebrated the student achievements at the Camden Leadership, Education, and Partnership (LEAP) Academy University Charter School.

LEAP, established in 1997 in partnership with Rutgers University, is a Preschool–12 public charter school in Camden, New Jersey that is dedicated to creating opportunities and improving conditions for the children and families of the city.  (more…)

Here’s a novel way some Cape Coral, Florida homeowners are planning to deal with the trials and tribulations of selling their home. Sell your home to the highest bidder.

We found this unique ad on Craigs’ List. Not only have these homeowners  decided to sell the property themselves, without the typical real estate sales agent to represent them, they’re willing to test the market by selling for an amount indicative of the price ready, willing, and able, qualified buyers will pay for their five year old 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. (more…)