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Do you have an opinion? Your letters 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

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As I See It

As I See It? 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago09 mins

Not Black President Obama, Just President Obama

President-elect Barack Obama never made race an issue in his presidential bid. Perhaps that’s why he earned the endorsements of the likes of Colin Powell and Hollywood celebrities, and won over the media, writes NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson.

Books

Book Reveiw 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago06 mins

My Stroke of Insight
By Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
ISBN: 978-0-670-02074-4
Publisher: Viking
Available: Bookstores everywhere

Movies

Blackflix Movie News Presents: High School Musical 3

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

Studio:     Walt Disney Pictures
Plot:     Two seniors in high school struggle with the idea of being separated as college approaches.
Cast:     Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2

Health & Advice

Wellness News 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago04 mins

According to Black PR Wire, due to the overwhelming number of overweight and obese African Americans, Many African American women hope to achieve the quest for health and fitness this New Years. According to the American Obesity Association, African American women have the highest prevalence of overweight (78%) and obese (50.8%) individuals in the United States. The factors that contribute to this startling statistic are socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations and lack of diets and adequate exercise. African American women have become accepting of having larger body sizes and tend to practice unhealthy eating and exercising behaviors. While regular exercise is not a part of the lifestyle for many African American women there are alternates that can be done besides joining a gym or spending long hours lifting weights and working out. Below is a list of items that if followed carefully will promote health, prevent disease, prolong life expectancy and provide you with the gift of fitness for the New Year.

Financial Focus

WHEN TURNED DOWN FOR A BUSINESS LOAN, TURN TO A BUSINESS GRANT

Rina Risper17 years ago03 mins

COLUMBUS, OH — If you’ve applied for a business loan in the last six months, its a strong possibility that you were denied – even if you have good credit. This is because the current economic times have forced banks to be super cautious towards all loan applicants, even if you appear to be responsible.

President Bush Discusses Presidential Election

Rina Risper17 years ago05 mins

President Bush Discusses Presidential Election

Obama and McCain Battle For the White House

Rina Risper17 years ago016 mins

Growing Doubts About McCain’s Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Barack Obama leads John McCain not only in overall support but also in the intensity of his support. A sizable plurality of 45% says they are voting for Obama and that there is no chance they will vote for McCain. McCain’s “certain” support is much smaller: just 32% are certain to vote for him. Similarly, 36% say they strongly back Obama, while just 21% strongly support McCain.

Build Spanish for Business Skills at Lansing Community College

Rina Risper17 years ago05 mins

Left – CTBA short for Cuatro Torres Business Area (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park currently under construction located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid. The area will contain the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain.

Below – With globalization on the rise, more are doing business overseas in cities like Madrid, Spain.

Professor Keith Phillips
explains an article written in Spanish about the stock market to LCC student Mercedes Martinez (left).

The article uses business terms not usually taught in traditional Spanish classes.

Sexton High School
Spanish teacher
Jeanette Barron (right)
goes over her notes.

TNCP Photo

‘IRON MAN’ FIRING SHOCKS TERRENCE HOWARD: Actor says he found out he was dropped from film when rest of the world did

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

Terrence Howard says he found out about Don Cheadle replacing him in the forthcoming "Iron Man" sequel the way everyone else did – by reading it in the trade magazines.