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Classic Keith Sweat - Make it Last Forever feat Jackie McGhee
Keith Sweat, (born July 22, 1961) is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. Before becoming a recording artist,
Job market shows big improvement
NEW YORK, NY -- The long-suffering U.S. jobs market improved significantly in November, as employers trimmed the fewest jobs of any month since the start of the recession. The unemployment rate posted
Women prefer working for male bosses
Majority of women employees prefer having a male boss, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by OnePoll.com, revealed that two thirds of women prefer working for male bosses because they are
When Age Discrimination Rears Its Head
Consider the following story offered by one of our readers: “A recent phone interview went well and I was subsequently offered a position at a prestigious hospital. I took my pre-employment physic
How to Interview Potential Employers
In this highly competitive job market, it has become increasingly important for job candidates to be well informed about any company they are considering for employment. It has also become more common
Health Care Reform In Peril; Lieberman Threatens Filibuster Over Medicare Buy In
In a move that senior leadership aides say has left them stunned, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that he will filibuster a tentative public option compromi
Uganda Proposes New, Harsher Anti-Gay Law
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Being gay is already deemed a crime in Uganda – it is punishable by life imprisonment. But now, many countries and international activists are expressing outrage over the introduc
FROM CINDY TRIMM: YOU WILL REJOICE AGAIN!
I am announcing to you that God is working everything out for you. He has already released your provisions. Look for your prophetic moment in time when purpose converges with destiny. God is moving
Lend Money To Small Businesses ---President Obama To Bank CEOs
from DanteLee.com Blog In an aggressive attempt to rebuild the U.S. economy, President Obama has made a public appeal asking the nation's banks to lend more money to small businesses. This request
Dr. King awarded Nobel Peace Prize!
December 10 On this date in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was awarded The Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King, who was 35, was the youngest man, the second American, and the third Black man awarded the
BeBe Winans: He's Exonerated from Abuse Charges
Reps for BeBe Winans said in a statement Tuesday that the gospel star "has been exonerated of all charges of allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Debra Winans." His publicists at W&W Public Rel
Accepting Nobel Prize---President Obama Congrats!!
...In a ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Mr. Obama was formally welcomed into the ranks of Nobel laureates who have won the prize, which was established 108 years ago. He said he accepted the award with “d
Optimistic People Live Longer Than Pessimistic People
from DanteLee.com Blog ...The reason why optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people is because optimistic people keep themselves alive. When faced with challenges, they not only think pos
Bryant Gumbel Lung Cancer Shock
BlackDoctor.org) -- Bryant Gumbel stunned a television audience, and the world, on Tuesday with the news that a malignant tumor in his chest and part of his lung were removed two months ago. The s
How Much We Spend at Christmas
In 2008, the U.S. Postal Service delivered an estimated 19 billion cards, letters, and packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In December 2008, despite a devastatingly bad economy, the nation's
The "Hook Up" Hurts Black Entrepreneurial Growth and Profitability
From DanteLee.com Blog Long ago, it was discovered that African Americans don't support Black-owned businesses. Sadly, one major reason why is because too many people want the "hook up". Instead of
We will not back down
As we head into the final stretch on health reform, big insurance company lobbyists and their partisan allies hope that their relentless attacks and millions of dollars can intimidate us into acceptin
US says bin Laden sometimes slips into Afghanistan (AP)
AP - Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden may periodically slip back into Afghanistan from his remote hideout in neighboring Pakistan, a senior White House official says, adding a new twist to the mystery
Tiger Woods Offers Wife $60 Million To Stay Married For Another Two Years
Tiger Woods, worth nearly $1 billion, has reportedly re-tooled his pre-nuptial agreement with wife Elin. You might say, she's been offered increased incentive compensation. The Daily Beast (via:
Remembering June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters
November 30 June Pointer’s birth in 1953 is marked on this date. She was an African-American singer best known for her work with The Pointer Sisters. Born in Oakland, CA, the youngest of six sibl
"Open The Floodgates"
I was speaking with someone today and they mentioned that their relatives are calling for a family prayer gathering because of the many needs of various family members. What is surprising to me is th
100 Top Heart Hospitals: 2009
In a Web-exclusive story that accompanies the release of this year's roster of the 100 Top heart hospitals produced by Thomson Reuters, Modern Healthcare reporter Jean DerGurahian reports on gains bei
Chinua Achebe, West Africa's Finest Modern Writer!
November 16 Chinua Achebe was born on this date in 1930. He is an African author and educator. Born in Ogidi, Nigeria, Albert Chinualumogu Achebe is one of six
“We’re Saving the Vaccine for Public School Students”
A southwest Virginia mother of two brought her children to the public health department for an H1N1 vaccination. They told her, “We’re saving the vaccine for public school students.” A northern Virgin
Harvest Week with T. D. Jakes Free & Open to the Public
Join TD Jakes at The Potter’s House for Harvest Week located at 6777 West Kiest Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75236. Special Guests will include Noel Jones, Joseph Garlington, and the Clark Sisters Sunday N