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The “Occupy Wall Street” protests continue to grab the attention of millions across the world as protestors have descended on Wall Street and refuse to leave. “It’s about democracy; it’s about everyone here has a chance to speak and be heard,” said Justin Brown of Brooklyn, who joined the protest a week ago. Many of […]
(Washington, DC) –President Obama says life is no better for Americans since he was elected. However, in an interview with ABC News, the President cited steady progress in stabilizing the shaky economy. He called the recession “extraordinary.” The President also made a big pitch for the jobs bill he submitted to Congress, arguing that lawmakers […]
Many Americans know Columbus Day as the U.S. national holiday commemorating the Italian-born explorer’s arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. For that matter, you could make a case that Columbus himself was an entrepreneur, back when taking risks meant more than maxing out your credit cards. Some of the American discoveries highlighted by […]
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” (often titled as “Jacob’s Ladder”) is a spiritual, often used as a Sunday school song, Gospel song, or folk song, that depicts the Biblical story of Jacob’s Ladder. The spiritual saw a parallel in the ladder’s steps representing the upcoming exiles of the Jews with the tribulations of American slavery, […]
Which comes first, fasting or feasting? The disciples of John the Baptist were upset with Jesus’ disciples because they did not fast. Fasting was one of the three most important religious duties, along with prayer and almsgiving. Jesus gave a simple explanation. There’s a time for fasting and a time for feasting (or celebrating). (Matthew […]
Here are tips for parents to encourage reading for teenagers. Lately, I have had a host of parents complain to me about their struggle with getting their teens to read anything but Facebook. With the surge of electronic there is a new opportunity to make it relevant in their world. As an adult, you know […]
Stanley Johnson, a gospel singer from Lansing, MI made his powerful debut album Beyond Me. His self title album includes a variety of songs such as; “Hiding Place,” a song of worship and meditation with Christ. Make sure to read: Top 10 Gospel Songs of 2011 Dr. Dorinda Clarke Cole Live Performance Talks About Survival […]
Dr. Dorinda Clarke gave a spirit electrifying performance while telling her story in song and words. Her new album “I Survived ” is testimony that we all can survive in these trying times. Gospel Music Duo Mary Mary Sends A Special Message To You [VIDEO] Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clark-Cole began singing at […]
(Undated) –Women who indulge in four cups of Joe every day could be less likely to suffer the blues. A new Harvard study shows women who regularly drink four or more cups of coffee a day are 20-percent less likely to develop depression than women who rarely drink it. The findings are based on data […]
(College Park, MD) — An explosion in a chemistry lab sent two University of Maryland students to the hospital yesterday. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady says nitric and sulphuric acid came together in a trash container and, for unknown reasons, caused a violent chemical reaction. Investigators are checking to see if […]