Minn Legislator's "Uncle Tom" Tweet

Shades of Paula Deen reflects itself in a MN Legislator's recent "Uncle Tom" tweet. A Democratic legislator from Minnesota swiftly apologized Tuesday for a tweet he sent that referred to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as “Uncle Thomas” following a major ruling on the nation’s landmark voting rights law. Thomas, who is black, was part...

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The Bare Necessities: Your Basic Make-up Kit

Is your bathroom straining at its hinges? Does your makeup bag runneth over? It may be time for a reduction strategy by paring down to the essentials. Beauty experts offer a list of beauty products every woman should have. It's a sure fire way to cut back on beauty clutter. MOISTURIZER WITH RETINOL For nighttime, dermatologists recommend...

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Celebrity Chefs Roll in the Dough

While attention focused on Paula Deen's troubles, many folks were surprised at the large incomes of "Celebrity Chefs". Forbes most recent ranking includes Deen Among the top ten earners. She was number four on their list, coming in with a cool $17 million dollars. Take a look at some of the others, some surprising and some not. Gordon Ramsay tops...

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Meet Nigella Lawson: Britain's Celebrity "Chef"

Renowned for her flirtatious manner of presenting, Nigella Lawson has been called the "queen of food porn". She is neither a trained chef nor cook, and has assumed a distinctly relaxed approach to her cooking. Disturbing photographs surfaced of the British television star and celebrity chef  with what appears to be her husband, art and...

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Paul Deen and Me: A Love Affair Gone Wrong

The Food Network Queen and popular restaurant owner Paula Deen is involved in a harassment lawsuit filed last year by Lisa Jackson, a former manager of Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House in Savannah, GA. The restaurant is owned by Deen and her brother Bubba Hiers. Jackson, who is white, was hired at the restaurant in February 2005 and within...

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The "Border Surge": Don't Fence Me In

The Republican Party is in a pickle about immigration.  They know that they can't stand in the way of comprehensive immigration reform if they are ever to woo minority voters. However, they also know that if they support a reform bill, the GOP base will make them pay at the polls. The big question is what to do to appease both sides. Enter...

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Stuck on Stupid: Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX)

The Republican led House of Representatives can pass a bill, believe it or not. House Speaker John Boehner said that "jobs is the number one concern". Yet, I'm still waiting to see the Republicans propose or pass a jobs bill. In their most recent sessions, they have passed numerous bills to repeal Obamacare and recently passed H R 1797, The Pain-Capable...

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Stuck on Stupid: Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC)

There are serious issues that need Congressional action-unemployment, immigration, gun violence, national security, equal pay for women and others. Somehow the Republican Party can't focus on improving the lives of the American people. Sadly, the GOP won't take on these problems, but they continue to take 40 useless votes to repeal Obamacare,...

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House Republicans Pass Far-Reaching Anti-Abortion Legislation

House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. The “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” expected to pass by a comfortable margin late Tuesday, would be a direct challenge to the 1973...

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Small Steps Payoff Big-Financial Planning

The financial picture is murky and uncertain. After the massive Wall Street bailout and the crash of the housing market, consumers are struggling to find their way. When you look at the massive amounts required for a secure retirement and the huge mortgage, you're barely chipping away at it each month. Financial planning continues to be...

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Reality TV: "Does Someone Have To Go"

First let me say that I'm not a fan of reality television. The few shows I've watched are a study in personal interactions designed for sadist voyeurs who feed on ridicule, caustic behavior, and individual pain. That being said, my point is clearly illustrated in a new show "Does Someone Have To Go", a classic example of why I have such disdain for...

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E. W. Jackson Fans the Fires in VA Race

E. Earl Walker Jackson, Sr. is an American politician, Christian minister and lawyer in Virginia. On May 18, 2013, he was nominated as the Republican Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.  His thoughtless comments about abortion, homosexuality and the Democratic party as well as his ridiculous positions i.e., comparing Planned...

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Clueless Rep. Trent Franks Proposes New Abortion Law

In case you thought Republicans were going to give the War on Women a break, what with their scandal-mongering and lessened work days, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) set the record straight when he claimed at a hearing Wednesday, “The incidents of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low.” Of course, Franks had an agenda in pretending ignorance about...

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America's Doctor Steps Down

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced late Wednesday that she will step down next month after four years in the post. As surgeon general, she promoted disease prevention, smoking cessation and healthy lifestyles, particularly among minorities. Benjamin oversaw a report that documented how smoking, even an occasional cigarette or secondhand...

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Jared Fogle: Turned Weight Loss into Millions

Today was not a good day.  When I weighed in at Weight Watchers, I had gained four pounds in one week. Oddly enough, I took it in stride, refusing to be completely devastated by my poor choices.  I sent my husband and children a text sharing my weekly results, shook myself mentally, and went back to work on making healthier food choices...

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Estate Planning Basics

A good estate plan helps protects your family and your property when you die or become incapacitated. Planning your estate generally includes: deciding who will get your things when you die, naming an executor to wrap up your affairs, naming guardians for your children and their property, avoiding probate, or preparing for a time when you may not...

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Why Create A Living Trust?

A living trust is an important part of your estate plan. Making a living trust takes a more work than writing a will because a living trust requires that you take the additional step of transferring property into the trust. But like wills, living trusts are simple documents that do not require a lawyer’s blessing. Most people can create a living...

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Creating A Living Will: A Healthcare Directive

A living will is a legal document that a person uses to make known his or her wishes regarding life prolonging medical treatments. It can also be referred to as an advance directive, health care directive, or a physician's directive. A living will should not be confused with a living trust, which is a mechanism for holding and distributing a...

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Women Beware of the State of Mississippi

Michelle Goldberg follows information relating to women's reproductive rights. I've seen her on T.V. panels and read her work in the Daily Beast. in a recent article she elaborated on the fate of women in the State of Mississippi. While Mississippi may be proud of its infamous history of fighting against civil rights for African-Americans, women...

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Stonewall Riots: A Spark for Gay Liberation

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. For many Americans, this celebration consists of watching the public service announcements telling us of the achievements of African Americans. From these ads, we’ve learned that a black man invented the stoplight and that the first female self-made millionaire in the US was...

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The Fight is On: President Obama Struggles to Fill Judicial Vacancies

Not long ago, the Republicans announced their most important goal-stop Obama from winning a second term as President. To that end, nothing was more important to the G.O.P. They forgot about the economy, put no effort in reducing unemployment, and just said no to anything and everything the President tried to accomplish. When the President stunned...

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