Idris Elba: Upcoming Film as Mandela

I just heard about the upcoming Mandela film starring Idris Elba. Not only is the sexy British actor headlining Guillermo del Toro‘s latest sci-fi epic Pacific Rim, he will be also playing Nelson Mandela in the Oscar-baity biopic Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. His performance as the legendary South African leader is already generating tremendous...

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Partners in Power;Forbes' World's Most Powerful Couples

When I looked at Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful Couples, I saw some familiar names in the couples chosen. It appears that whether its politics, media, fashion or technology, often times, each of the power pairs have been a force in their industries and or field. Barack and Michelle Obama As president and first lady of the largest...

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Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women

  Forbes has posted its10th edition of its list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. The Forbes list contains political leaders, philanthropists, celebrities and CEOs. The top 100 women are ranked based on money, their media presence, and impact over the last 12 months. This year the list features nine heads of state who run nations...

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Love and Humor: A Winning Combination

Casablanca, Gone With The Wind, To Have and Have Not, Ghost, Pretty Woman, Officer and a Gentleman...What do each of these films have in common? Quick answer: all have been included in some listing of great romance movies. But, let's not argue. I'd rather take a minute looking at films that have humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideals....

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Funding Disaster Aid for Oklahoma: Republicans Inhofe and Coburn-The Shoe is on the Other Foot

After catastrophic tornadoes ripped through the state of Oklahoma, it certain that residents who lost homes and businesses will turn to the federal government for emergency disaster aid. It'll be interesting to see what position the state's two Republican senators will take . Sens. Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn, both Republicans,...

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Paying Debt Vs. Planning for the Future

The challenge of paying down debt, whether college loans, house payments, or credit card debt, while saving for the future can be daunting—especially in a weak economic environment. For many, paying off debt is easier and more emotionally satisfying than building up savings. That's because debt obligations can be whittled down in to concrete...

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African-Americans Retiring Early With Lower Savings

  The new retirement age is getting younger for many Americans who can least afford to retire. A new study released Tuesday by Prudential finds African-Americans retire earlier than the general population on average, despite significantly lower retirement savings. About 25 percent of African-Americans surveyed expect to retire before...

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Slow is Faster than Never

Anyone could tell she was annoyed with the result. Although she lost weight from the previous week, her irritation was palpable. “One quarter of a pound? Four lousy ounces!” She continued to stare at the scale. “I exercised. I wrote everything down. I even stayed away from the hors d’oeuvres at the party. This is too slow. I won’t hit my right...

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Favorite Romantic Quotes: "You Have To Earn Me."

Last week, one of my favorite characters, Olivia Pope, from one of my favorite T.V. shows, Scandal uttered a statement that may well stay with us through the years and stand the test of time. You have to be a tough cookie to stand up to one of the most powerful men in the world, the President of the United States, even if he is your boyfriend....

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Meet My New Love: Doc Martin

Doctor Martin Ellingham When good things happen to me, it's important to share with my family and friends. No, I didn't win a the lottery or finish writing my novel. Either of those things would be wonderful to share. I just want you to meet the new man in my life, Doctor Martin Ellingham aka Doc Martin. ...

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Wheel of Fortune Celebrates 30 Plus Years

For more than thirty years, the American public has had a love affair with Wheel of Fortune. Over that time, the game show has given more than $200 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you've been on another planet and aren't familiar with one of the most famous of Merv Griffin's creations, take a trip down my yellow brick road, filled...

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Derby Hopeful Kevin Krigger

Kevin Krigger, the first black jockey in the Derby since 2000, will be aboard Doug O’Neill’s Goldencents, considered a much stronger contender than last year’s winner, I’ll Have Another.  A little known jockey and a lightly regarded horse pulled off an upset victory for trainer O’Neill at last year’s Kentucky Derby. O’Neill...

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First Racially-Integrated Prom for GA High School

On Saturday, a group of high school seniors in a sleepy town in rural Georgia made history. Despite resistance from many white residents, students from Wilcox County High School attended their county’s first ever racially-integrated prom. This historic event comes as a Louisiana high school reunion invites "white alumnae only". ...

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