“Sometimes it takes seeing your hometown–especially when its a big bustling metropolis like New York City–in the eyes of someone not from there to show you the wonderful things you take for granted.” At least, that’s the case with me. My pal Orlando was visiting me from Indianapolis this past July 4th weekend and as… Continue reading Guest In My Own Town: Revisiting 9/11
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The War On Men Through the Degradation of Women
“When woman is lost, so is man. The truth is, woman is the window to a man’s heart and a man’s heart is the gateway to his soul.” ~ JADA PINKETT SMITH How is man to recognize his full self, his full power through the eye’s of an incomplete woman? The woman who has been… Continue reading The War On Men Through the Degradation of Women
Love And War: 15 Facts About The Real Winnie Mandela
Her husband Nelson Mandela had just been sentenced to life imprisonment, but she was still strong enough to say, “I will continue the struggle.” 1. Winnie Madikizela was born on September 26, 1936 in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei, South Africa. She was the fourth of eight children. Her father, Columbus, was minister… Continue reading Love And War: 15 Facts About The Real Winnie Mandela
Politics Isn’t Broken, It’s Fixed
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, has come up a novel approach that he thinks will help the growing movement wishing to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which signifies that corporations are “people”, allowing billionaires and corporate panhandlers to seduce politicians with unlimited “contributions”…very un-democratic…without having to disclose… Continue reading Politics Isn’t Broken, It’s Fixed
Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights
Spencer Overton is a professor The George Washington University Law School and a senior fellow at Demos, a liberal research organization, and he teaches and writes on voting rights. He is the author of the book Stealing Democracy: The New Politics of Voter Suppression. Below are four questions put to Mr. Overton regarding the The… Continue reading Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights
45 Extraordinary Uses For The Lemon!
Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds general knowledge and once you read the following list, you’ll likely want to stock at least a few lemons in your kitchen 24-7.… Continue reading 45 Extraordinary Uses For The Lemon!
MHP Lets Serena Williams Have It!
On yesterday’s MHP Show, Melissa let tennis star Serena Williams have it for her seemingly admonishment of the teenaged girl who was raped by two high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio last summer. Serena wrote in response to a query from Stephen Rodrick of Rolling Stone, who asked her about the rape. She said: “I’m not… Continue reading MHP Lets Serena Williams Have It!
Will Smith’s “After Earth” Review. Fear of A Black Planet?
Saw the movie “Last Earth” this past Father’s Day and it was a blast! The flick had everything I like in a matinée sci-fi blockbuster: mind-blowing SFX, a mind expanding storyline, fast-paced action, great acting and a hunky leading man, in this case Will Smith. On the surface the story appears to be about a… Continue reading Will Smith’s “After Earth” Review. Fear of A Black Planet?
No Place For Peace
Strategists dream, a country’s nightmare. By now President Obama’s Administration is well aware that the people of the United States do not want to become embroiled in another war in the Middle East. Or anywhere else in the world for that matter. And yet, in the case of the civil war in Syria, the American people have… Continue reading No Place For Peace
Father’s Day Fish BBQ
Happy Father’s Day! And if your Dad is anything like mine was, the last thing he wants to do on his special day is to sleep-in, be served breakfast in bed, recieve gifts of love and be relieved of all household and childrearing responsibilities for the day. As opposed to my Mother, who expected all… Continue reading Father’s Day Fish BBQ
C*G*R*Style…Hong Kong International
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Weiner Runs For Mayor
Anthony Weiner seems to be holding his own…no pun intended…in the race for New York City mayor after announcing his intention to run back in May. Weiner resigned in disgrace from congress two years ago after it was discovered he texted and twittered several lewd messages and photos of himself to several women. Although its… Continue reading Weiner Runs For Mayor