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  President Barack Obama will deliver his third Back-to-School speech to students across the country.  The speech will be televised live from Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C.  Watch the speech on MSNBC as a special feature of NBC News” “Education Nation” at 1:30 p.m. President Obama has encourage students to study hard […]

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is today. It is the largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. Getting a workout means less stress and could lead you on a path to a healthier you. Of course, lose the weight and never find it again. Let’s get that body moving ladies with […]

     UPDATE: Join Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Governor Bob McDonnell and other key individuals to celebrate Richmond’s selection to host the 2015 World Cycling Championships.  The celebration is Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m at the James Center Plaza located 901 East Cary Street in Richmond, VA   United States of America Awarded 2015 UCI […]

  The Club Aristotle Institute will give back to the community on Wednesday, September 28 by feeding the homeless, veterans and the elderly. There will be a free sitdown dinner with live jazz featuring Simply Kevin B.  The dinner and jazz will start at 3 p.m. at Club Aristotle 3920 Hull Street 451-H, Richmond, VA 23224.  […]

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Cheerleaders make the world a better place. That much can’t be disputed, right? Feminist groups describe professional cheerleaders as scantily-clad women, prancing around half-naked for the enjoyment of men. In some cases, these groups have labeled cheerleaders “exploited”, and would like nothing more than for the NFL to get rid of them for good. There’s […]

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When you ask most people to talk about their favorite foods, you’re almost certain to hear the word pizza. There are quite a few different styles of the Italian creation, including the decadent “deep-dish,” from my hometown of Chicago. However, I bet you never guessed… Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.

  President Barack Obama’s disapproval rating is now 54% in Virginia according to the Quinnpiac University Poll just three weeks ago. The economy is getting worst, said many voters. The Roanoke College Poll Report released on Monday shows President Obama is falling behind two republican contenders for president in Virginia for 2012.  (R) Mitt Romney leads (47% […]

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As a Virginia State University alum and a media ambassador to my alma mater, I wholeheartedly welcome Dr. Keith T. Miller as the 13th President of our great institution.  Having met with the President several times, I’m proud to say that he’s the perfect person to continue the growth and development of the school and […]

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Thanks to the Petersburg Public Schools and all the beautiful kids who came out to the Back To School Round-Up recently at Petersburg High School.  The event was originally scheduled for the final week of August but was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Irene.  School Superintendent Dr. Alvera J. Parrish says the annual […]

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A New Hampshire high school student used a nipple clamp to zap himself with an electrical shock and may have “permanent brain damage” and will now sue. It happened at school and he blames the teacher, and claims the school should warn of the dangers of electricity and nipple clamps. Kyle Dubois is the student […]

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My darling mother’s birthday was this past weekend! I know she’ll appreciate that I’ll keep her age secret. However, my mom didn’t celebrate her special day alone… You share your birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world.

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TV execs say that Soap Operas are a losing cause because of reality TV and mother’s going back to work and not staying at home anymore. Soap Opera fan state that’s not true because they record their “soaps” and or watch them online. They believe that Nielsen, the company responsible for tracking ratings, arent recording […]