On The Record: Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to U.N.

It's the last day of National Women's History Month.  In honor of all the women who make a difference in the world, meet Susan Rice, U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The Daily Show with Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c Susan Rice www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogThe Daily Show on Facebook Susan...

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Seniors and Sex-Tips for Older Men

Senior sex isn't the same as it was in your 20s — but it can still be satisfying. Contrary to common myths about sexuality and older adults, sexual interest is not just for the young. Many seniors continue to enjoy their sexuality into their 80s and beyond. A healthy sex life is not only fulfilling, but it's also good for other aspects of your life,...

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James Patterson On Encouraging Kids To Read

Best-selling author James Patterson is a huge advocate of encouraging children to read — and not just because he’s a writer with selling books in mind. Rather, he sees the benefits reading has provided for his own son, Jack, in soaring reading skills and an appreciation for good books. Patterson, who has made millions from titles such as “Kiss The Girls,” “Tick Tock,” “Private,” and “Along Came a Spider” has just donated 200,000 books to service men and women stationed overseas. Following are Patterson’s 10 principles for parents to...

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Living With Lupus

By Janel Green In the fall of 2010, my skin started to experience severe irritation. The breakout began with my hands and then spread to my stomach, back and neck. I began seeing a dermatologist in order to determine what was wrong with my body. In November, I was officially diagnosed with Lupus. Identifying the problem was only the first...

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Hidden Gems - Volume VI: The Wire (Season One)

The Wire is one of those television shows that's like a secret society. To the outside world, The Wire seems like any other show about a police unit assigned to investigate crime. The title implies that at one point, an undercover detective is going to infiltrate an underground crime syndicate and eventually have his shirt ripped off to expose...

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The Angry Black Woman: Don't Buy the Hype

As I talk to my daughters and other young women in my community, I hear them say that they took certain actions so that they would not give the impression of being the stereotypical "angry black woman".  I'm here to say "don't buy the hype".  You have every reason to be angry and you can, if the mood strikes you, act like "an angry black...

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"The Hunger Games" Hits Screen-Offensive Racist Tweets Follow

 I wasn't surprised when I learned that "The Hunger Games" became the third largest grossing weekend movie debut when it was released on Friday, March 23.  The box office take was $155 million for the opening weekend. I was surprised and appalled by offensive racist tweets that followed the movie's success. It appears that some of the...

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A Heart for Dick Cheney

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is at the center of controversy once again after his recent heart transplant. Cheney, 71, received the new heart Saturday at a hospital in Falls Church, Va., after being on the cardiac transplant list for more than 20 months.  Many are asking if Cheney was too old to receive a new heart and whether money...

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SCOTUS Case: Life Without Parole for Teens

On March 20, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments about whether it is constitutional to sentence someone to life without the possibility of parole for a crime they committed as a juvenile-even homicide. Miller v. Alabama and Jackson v . Hobbs,  two cases involving teenage boys who committed homicide, may turn...

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Photoshopped Michelle Obama With Natural Hair

The Huffington Post reported the following story: WASHINGTON -- Actor Robert De Niro stumped for President Barack Obama on Monday night, joking that the country may not be ready for the white culture that each of the GOP presidential candidates would bring into the White House. "Callista Gingrich. Karen Santorum. Ann Romney. Now do you really think...

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The Buzz on Possible Republican VP Nominee

When I watched the HBO Movie based on the best seller "Game Change", I gained new respect for the importance of the presidential candidate's running mate, the Vice Presidential choice. I won't go into John McCain's choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, since the movie is available for viewing and the fact that most of us saw the...

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Collecting Credit Card Debt: Know The Facts

How much do you know about the statue of limitations on credit card debt? Credit card companies have specific rules and regulations that they must follow when it comes to collecting old debt.  Even if you're not late with credit card payments right now, you should know as much as possible about these rules. A major medical incident, foreclosure...

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VA Governor Signs Ultrasound Bill into Law

Amid continued protests from Democrats, Republican Governor Bob McDonnell on Wednesday signed into law a controversial bill requiring Virginia women to undergo an ultrasound procedure prior to having an abortion. The bill sparked national debate this month over a provision that would have required many women to undergo transvaginal ultrasounds,...

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Karen Santorum Defends "Righteous Rick"

Appearing on Piers Morgan's CNN show on the night before the Illinois Republican Primary, Karen Santorum defended her husband, Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania Senator and current Republican presidential candidate. She addressed the campaign's social issues, including contraception and women's rights. Mrs. Santorum said that the media's portrayal of her husband "saddens her".  She says women have nothing to fear, stating "when it comes to contraceptives, he will do nothing on that issue". Well, the women of Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama...

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James Patterson-"The Man Who Can't Miss"

Author James Patterson The subject of a Time magazine feature called, "The Man Who Can't Miss," James Patterson is the bestselling author of the past year, bar none, with more than 16 million books sold in North America alone. In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. In the past three years, James has sold...

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The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself - To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only...

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Daylight Saving Time-Why Do It ?

Wonder why some people are groggier than normal these days? They could be suffering from DST. Daylight saving time (DST)- spring forward by setting your clocks ahead an hour on Saturday night, March 11, 2012, creating another hour of sunlight in the evening. My questions are "how did it all get started" and "why do it at all"....

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Tyler Perry Hosts Obama Fundraisers in Atlanta

Multi-talented Tyler Perry is an actor, director, producer, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Now has taken on the role of Democratic Party fundraiser for President Obama's re-election campaign. On Friday, Perry joined President Barack Obama at three pricey fundraising events in Atlanta to raise money for the president's 2012 re-election...

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John Depp Brings Vintage TV to the Big Screen

While a new movie version of his old TV show "21 Jump Street"  hits the box office, mega star Johnny Depp is in production to bring three other vintage TV shows to the big screen. ...

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Prostate Cancer-Men Pay Attention

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the prostate, it is called prostate cancer. The prostate is a walnut-sized organ located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It produces fluid that makes up a part of semen. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer...

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Hidden Gems - Volume V: MOO Online Printing

Since the dawn of the Social Media Era, I've managed to keep up with the major trends. I've done IRC, mIRC, Geocities, MySpace and Facebook. I've even been known to cheat on my Facebook page and visit Google+ from time to time. I must admit that I arrived a little late to the blogosphere. I started my first official blog in April 2010. After that,...

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Eight Women On the Move

Everyone knows the women in the news, i.e. First Lady Michelle Obama, Mogul Oprah Winfrey, Entertainer Lady Gaga, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. But there are other women who are on the move and making a contribution. Celebrate Women's History Month, take a moment and meet them here at the Emerald Quill. Phaedra Ellis-LamkinsAs...

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The Emerald Quill: About Us

The Emerald Quill, launched January 2012, is developed and maintained by members of The Green Family. The EQ is an avenue for our family to individually and collectively share interests, views and perspectives with the world in a fun and lively environment. Our family relocated to Las Vegas from the Chicagoland area between 2001 and 2005. Contributors...

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Rags to Riches: Beating Homelessness

When you hear the word "homeless", what image forms in your mind? Do you picture the unshaven guy standing in the middle of traffic asking for a handout? Maybe you see a man or woman sleeping in a car, a truck, or on the street in a cardboard box? Picture meeting these folks while they were a part of the nation's homeless: Oscar winner Halle...

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Beyonce Charged With NIP-Shame, Shame

Beyonce and Baby Blue Ivy- Mega star Beyonce is in the middle of yet another controversy, recently charged with NIP, nursing in public. Yes, everything is a media event nowadays and many nursing mothers, including Beyonce find that some people object to breast feeding in public. The new mother and her seven week old daughter Blue Ivy were...

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Whites Outlive African-Americans by Up to Eight Years

A new life expectancy study conducted by UCLA researchers shows that in every state across the country white men and women are outliving Blacks. African-American die up to 8 years sooner than whites in certain states. In Washington, D. C.,  Black men die up to 13.8 years sooner than Caucasian men and Black women die 8.6 years...

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An Urban Fantasy: The Hunger Games

In the tradition of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest) and Pittacus Lore's Lorien Legacies (I Am Number Four), Suzanne Collins presents a spell-binding trilogy, staples on the best-seller lists. These novels feed the taste of the TV generation...

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Hip-Hop's Top 20 Earners

The success of hip-hop’s top earners shows just how powerful the genre has become as a commercial force. Led by Jay-Z and Diddy, the top 20 on our list combined to earn $271 million, taking home cash from live shows, recorded music, endorsements and a wide range of other entrepreneurial ventures. Read on to see the full list. 1. Shawn "Jay-Z"...

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NCIS: 200 Episodes and Counting

Jethro Gibbs, Abby Sciuto, Ziva David, Tony DiNozzo For the 200th episode of "NCIS," the show went a little "Wonderful Life," a little "Christmas Carol" and a little "Quantum Leap," as Agent Gibbs is shot in his favorite diner and before the bullet reaches him, real time freezes and Gibbs gets to look at his life. A successful 'JAG' spin-off features...

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