Summer has arrived and the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are encouraging students to head outdoors with a book from DOE’s 2010 recommended summer reading list.
The world has literally found itself in a unique position as it stretches its hands in need to people who need help on 3 regions of the world. The earthquake in Haiti, Chile, and Taiwan has quickly reminded us how devastating Mother Nature can be at a moment’s notice.
When every man, woman, and child in this country goes to bed each night with a full stomach, then and only then should we start to feed the rest of the world.
While a college professor and later as a Dean of Academic Affairs, I heard too-many stories from students about how their career interview was going along well until… yes, that proverbial pause as the person sitting across from me lunges for an excuse. Anyway, one OOOPS can spoil the moment and potential offer.
At first, high-school student, Cyan Brown was seen as someone defending herself when several men began to harass and grope her, and she stabbed one in the chest on Christmas Eve. Subsequently, that all changed and now the 16-year-old is charged with first degree manslaughter and could face 25 years behind bars, if convicted.
The encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year, according to CareerBuilder's 2010 Job Forecast. While employers continue to closely monitor the progress of recovery for the U.S. economy, they are beginning to consider hiring strategies designed to preserve the health and growth of their businesses for the future.
How r u? The way we communicate is rapidly evolving, as evidenced by the fact that the number of text messages sent on cell phones has more than doubled from 48 billion in 2007 to 110 billion in 2008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2010.
How powerful is your God? Yes! I said it! Why should I be afraid to ask such a question when you profess a mighty God who is the Creator of all that we can see from, horizon to horizon, and all that is contained within, yet most of you live a life that is about as powerless as a disoriented freshly sprayed roach under the well worn thick black orthopedic shoe of a 486 pound determined fat church lady rushing for that last precious scoop of potato salad at your church's building fund dinner?
Palm Bay craftsperson, Kristeen Beck, believes she has the inexpensive alternative families need right now: Family Scrapbooking Nights! At a Family Scrapbooking Night, families get together with their photos and scrapbooking supplies. First, they decide on a theme. Next, they decide on the photos they’re going to use. Then, together, they design and assemble their pages. This type of event allows families to relive some happy memories… and create a few new ones, as well!
Lincoln University, the nation’s first historically black college in Oxford, Pennsylvania, has decided that a handful of students won’t be getting their diplomas this spring. It wasn’t because they were underachieving kids caught in a “senior slump,” had pending library charges, or even disciplinary issues. This group of over two dozen African American students will not get to walk across the stage and shake hands in front of their proud parents because they’re fat.
Relationships these days seem to be so tough to maintain after the honeymoon phase is over. So many issues lie dormant and are usually not addressed until they arise and much to the shock of both parties involved, it's often too much to handle.
Every city has its own rhythm. Its own heartbeat. Its unique flavoring that sets it apart from all other cities. But all towns have certain things in common, a downtown, a warehouse/industrial area, the commercial strips, the residential districts, the 'hoods, the red light districts, which usually are reserved for heavy dope dealing and prostitution of all varieties, tastes and kinks, after all of the businesses are closed for the day in the warehouse zones.
Countless young fathers’ lives are positively being impacted and enhanced by the work of an organization entitled “Young Fathers of Central Florida.” Children lives are being saved because a forgotten segment of our community is now being educated to become a functional component of a family.
Attorneys representing Jon and Kate Gosselin are set to meet on Tuesday with an arbitrator to come to some resolution over financial issues in their much publicized and contentious divorce. Kate has accused Jon of taking $230,000 from a joint account, which he has denied saying that the withdrawals were appropriate. Meanwhile, Jon has said that Kate withdrew over $100,000 from the account, for which she has not accounted.
I have to admit that this was the first year that I went to Tom Joyner’s Family Reunion. I was totally blown away by the fun I had, and the folks had on Saturday at the Allstate Family Fun Center at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Tom and his team believe in having fun with a capital F.
I was speaking with a close friend of mine the other day and he reflected back to me many of the different ups and downs in my life that I have endured and survived, he gasped in awe and said that he doesn't know how I came through so much to maintain my sanity and not to have lost my mind!
After listening to my trusted comrade meticulously go through every phase of my life with the pin point accuracy of someone who must have somehow memorized my personal diary
Henry Louis Gates is a distinguished and prominent Harvard University faculty professor who happens to be Black. He has lived in his home for 10 years in Cambridge, has been the director of Harvard’s W.E. DuBois Institute for African and African American Research, and joined the faculty in 1991. He was arrested on July 16, 2009, at his house for disorderly conduct.
I have a good friend who went to graduated from law school with me who always throws out this famous line: "There are always two sides to every story!" What I have found in this Twitter/Facebook/Myspace/Diggs Rennaissance community is that we are always swamped with snap shots of situations but not necessarily the whole picture.
Understand that in this country there are hundreds of children who are in great need of monetary benefits in order to receive the care and attention they deserve. Several years ago, I started hearing parents refer to disability checks obtained for kids as Crazy Checks”.
Recently Obama spoke at The NAACP Centennial Convention. Many contemporary African Americans believe that the civil rights organization is no longer relevant and effective. They feel the organization is obsolete and they no longer can impact and engage the community.
There have been times in my life when I really thought that having a particular material possession would truly make the difference in my life and give me true happiness and contentment. While achieving those goals gave me a fleeting feeling of satisfaction, often times it brought me a sense of feeling down.
In March 2001, Michael Jackson delivered a powerful speech at Oxford University entitled, "Heal The Kids". Some eight years later it is as relevant today as it was back then. Says Jackson, "Ours is a generation that has witnessed the abrogation of the parent-child covenant. And because of all the neglect, too many of our kids have, essentially, to raise themselves".
I know this sounds blasphemous to all of those die hard and loyal Michael Jackson fans but I truly believe that Michael Jackson will teach us more in death than he did in life. And before you spend countless hours rummaging through the tabloids for needless info about the King of Pop, stop for a second and look at all of the legal lessons we can learn from the King of Pop.
So many times, when things get “ON AND POPPIN”, people run to try and hire an attorney. However, there are some times when going a route other than the legal system is not only a better option but the only option.
There are many "little things" that may affect your Social Security Benefits AFTER you win your case. Before you get ‘Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs” and start counting all that “CHEDDAR” you THINK you’re going to get from the Disability process and all of that back pay, here’s a few things that you need to remember so you don’t get your feelings hurt.
PETA, with encouragement from biased sports writers and broadcasters, plan to stage protests at NFL stadiums and games if Michael Vick is allowed to work in the professional football league.
A two-year old tot was found wandering around the Florida Mall after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. If you know the identity of this little girl, please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office or law enforcement, immediately.
Dr. George Tiller, a courageous doctor who provided late term abortion services to women in some of the most distressing circumstances, was gunned down in cold blood Sunday, as he ushered congregants into his Lutheran church.
A Brazilian study has found that people are subconsciously more likely to choose a partner whose genetic make-up is different to their own, further cementing the adage that opposites really do attract.
Little 13-year old Kenton Weaver, a Florida boy, drove 30 miles to the Fort Lauderdale airport and flew to San Jose where his mother lives, and no one noticed. The boy was able to by pass his father, family members and airline officials. He was found at the ticket counter in the airport in California. The child's parents say that he has a form of autism and is intrigued with planes.
