By Blake Thorne | bthorne1@mlive.com
FLINT, Michigan — Billionaire Bill Gates and his wife are sending two Flint high school seniors to college free of charge.
Northern High School's Marcus Johnson and Southwestern Academy's Elijah Noronha a ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 4:19PM
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ON MAY 19th, 2012: Hampton University Alumni, Philadelphia Chapter will be hosting a Gold for Cash Fundraiser from 12pm to 5pm at the Hampton Inn Philadelphia Airport located at 8600 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Please invite as many people a ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 4:12PM
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Joan Donovan
Media Matters For America / Research
Published: Sunday 13 May 2012
“Oh, it doesn’t -- it is a small improvement in a very bad tax system. It doesn’t cure all, it doesn’t cure all revenue problems remotely.”
Right-wing ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 4:10PM
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Richard Florida
7:45 AM ET
Though the economy is showing signs of life, the job market for new college graduates is still extremely tough. A daunting figure – three million new grads competing for one million jobs – has been widely reported ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 2:47PM
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Reuters | Posted: 05/14/2012 9:42 am Updated: 05/14/2012 12:27 pm
* JPM says Ina Drew to retire after 30 years
* Departure follows losses on derivatives trades
* Matt Zames to take Drew's position
* Mike Cavanagh to oversee response to ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 1:07PM
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Many of you out there have a strong interest in becoming a Marine but you want a closer look at what all that role entails. The Marine Corps want to make sure you are not left in the dark so they share information about the lifestyle via websites like these: Marine Parents Recruit Parents: http://ww ...
Posted Monday, May 14th 2012 at 11:51AM
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Mom's just want to be loved unconditionally.
We wish all Mom's lots of hugs and lots of love today and every day.
When you feel like no one is there for you, know that your Angels love you, The earth loves you. The Sunshine loves you. To those M ...
Posted Sunday, May 13th 2012 at 6:59PM
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As an Olympic ambassador, we've already seen Kate Middleton playing hockey with the Team GB squad while kitted out in colour-popping jeans and this evening, the Duchess of Cambridge is continuing her patriotic duties at an extra special shindig. Yup, ...
Posted Friday, May 11th 2012 at 7:08PM
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May 12th Celebrations
On May 12th, America has one mission – celebrate the joy of trains and train travel! The 5th annual National Train Day is taking over four of the country’s most iconic train stations – in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles – to host free, fun activities, interac ...
Posted Friday, May 11th 2012 at 6:31PM
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For those of us who are in the mood to celebrate this afternoon, make sure you have the perfect essentials. We recommend a little Caribbean music from Beanie Man ft. Janet Jackson, a lot of sunshine, and a nice tall glass of Jamba Juice! If you you don't have either of the following essentials, get ...
Posted Friday, May 11th 2012 at 6:05PM
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May 11 | by Natasha
After a stint in the hospital with the flu and a couple of IV's, Rihanna is back int he hotness saddle for her big Battleship movie premiere in Los Angeles.
Peep the pics of her sexy white extreme slit dress inside:
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Posted Friday, May 11th 2012 at 10:19AM
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Don't wait until Sunday to show your Mother how important she is to you. Start now. What if Sunday never comes? Do something special for her that you know will put a smile on her face.
Mother's are to be honored because they sacrificed so much in order to bring us into this world. Mother's have to ...
Posted Friday, May 11th 2012 at 9:40AM
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This weekend many women will be preparing for their special day! All you Mother's and Graduates out there will spend hours trying to put together the perfect look so you are picture ready. Do yourself a favor and take a few tips from a woman who is always picture perfect, our radiant Queen - Halle B ...
Posted Thursday, May 10th 2012 at 10:51PM
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by Tiger's Roar Online / may 9, 2012
Since 1975, EBONY has celebrated Black collegiate women—poised to make a positive change in the African-American community—through the HBCU Campus Queens presented by CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY™ UL ...
Posted Thursday, May 10th 2012 at 3:04PM
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Today 9:25 AM PDT by Gina Serpe
Good news for Al Roker: His job security has never been higher.
It would seem that a royal's work is never done, and Prince Charles proved it today when he dropped by the BBC's Scottish HQ, where he was quickly e ...
Posted Thursday, May 10th 2012 at 2:55PM
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This video of this little puppy reminds us that it is the little things that bring us joy.
Puppies and Doggies are my Warm Fuzzies. They are one of life's greatest treasures
and we are fortunate to be able to have them by our side.
What is your Wa ...
Posted Thursday, May 10th 2012 at 9:28AM
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How is your Hump Day going? We always need a little ounce of motivation to get us over the hump so today's motivation is the movie: "Talk To Me"! This movie stars the great actor Don Cheadle and our HBCU Queen Taraji P. Henson who is a Howard Univers ...
Posted Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 7:13PM
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-- "Leading By Example" was the theme at this second annual gathering --
Baltimore, MD (May 9, 2012) -- HBCUConnect.com founder William Moss was the keynote speaker at this year's inspirational leadership summit conceived of and hosted by Baltimore, Maryland-based Morgan State University. On Apri ...
Posted Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 2:12PM
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Posted by Lindsay Matthews
This week – May 7th thru 9th – the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosts “Weight of the Nation,” a forum acknowledging the progress of ...
Posted Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 2:07PM
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Posted: 05/09/2012 7:46 am Updated: 05/09/2012 9:05 am
We can't all be glamorous all the time. Even when "we" are Beyonce.
On Monday night, Beyonce went full-on glam for the Met Gala 2012. (We were there to see Bey make her tres grand entrance ...
Posted Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 10:09AM
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Happy Wednesday! We are half way there. Set the tone of your day with energy. This song is our alarm clock to raise us to our feet. What do you think about Wednesday? The word itself reminds me of the word Witness. We can all be a Witness of ourselve ...
Posted Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 8:22AM
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This last weekend, I attended the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha. Often called Woodstock for Capitalists, this year’s meeting drew 35,000 investors and their families, who came to learn from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger and participate in an institution unique in the world of busine ...
Posted Tuesday, May 8th 2012 at 5:06PM
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It is time that children feel comfortable talking to their parents about any and everything. Often times kids and young adults need someone they can vent to without feeling judged and without interruptions. They just need to know they can let it all ...
Posted Tuesday, May 8th 2012 at 12:49PM
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They've got SEOUL! And they're super fab. Will Smith and his gorgeous wife Jada were in South Korea recently for the premiere of Men in Black 3.
See the pics on TheYBF.com:
http://theybf.com/2012/05/08/movie-fab-will-jada-pinkett-smith-hit-th ...
Posted Tuesday, May 8th 2012 at 12:17PM
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We congratulate 50 Cent on the great news that he and his lady are about to bring a new gift to this world! I bet he will produce some great music due to his growing seed. Pregnancy is the greatest gift when it is planned and wanted. Hopefully this w ...
Posted Tuesday, May 8th 2012 at 12:07PM
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