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By BRETT ZONGKER 01/22/13 06:08 PM ET EST WASHINGTON — There’s no question Beyonce’s rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it live or lip synced? On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Marine Band told news outlets that Beyonce had lip synced at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Master Sgt. …
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At the presidential inauguration Monday, all eyes will be on Obama. But it’s also a time for us to celebrate the First Family — particularly First Lady Michelle Obama, who turned 49 this week. At the last inauguration, we couldn’t take our eyes off Michelle, not just because she looked stunning, but because we wondered …
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By NEDRA PICKLER 01/15/13 05:02 PM ET EST WASHINGTON — Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has signed on to help promote President Barack Obama’s inaugural kick-off event to get Americans across the country engaged in serving their communities. Inaugural planners announced Tuesday that Clinton will be honorary chair of the National Day of Service, the …
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January 15, 2013 | Posted by Nick Chiles Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on this date 84 years ago — though the nation won’t celebrate the King holiday until Monday — but maybe the most gratifying element of his legacy is that King Day is rapidly becoming a day across the nation when …
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By 1968, President Lyndon Johnson — a man brought into office by an assassin’s bullet — had already convinced Congress to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act the following year. The bills put the full force of federal law behind the rights of black and other disenfranchised Americans to vote …
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 84th birthday today, and despite his assassination more than four decades ago, his speeches still resonate. With an ongoing unemployment crisis, a divided government and a society that is far from post-racial, King’s words take on contemporary meaning. Below are some of King’s most famous speeches …
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Dr. Logan Levkoff Sexologist and AASECT-certified sexuality educator Stress. I’m slightly on edge just writing the word. It brings up thoughts of all of the things I have yet to accomplish. Of all the resolutions I have (thought about) but not yet followed through with (and it hasn’t even been two weeks). After years …
Automotive journalists named the Cadillac ATS sports sedan and the Chrysler Ram 1500 pickup truck as the North American car and truck of the year at the opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A panel of 49 automotive journalists considered the new cars, SUVs and trucks over the past year and …
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The Huffington Post | By Kiki Von Glinow Jodie Foster ended years of rampant media speculation when she casually came out of the closet while accepting her Cecil B. Demille award at the Golden Globes Sunday night. After being introduced by Robert Downey Jr., Foster coyly said, “While I’m here being all confessional, I …
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African-American art has so become a part of the cultural landscape that there are very few, regardless of personal preferences, who don’t at least own one piece. What is African-American art? The technical definition is; creations which remain a stationary representation of both African American life as well as expressions of ancestral origin. Would you …
By BARRY WILNER 01/13/13 11:51 PM ET EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year. He gets another chance to lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl after earning his record 17th postseason victory in New England’s 41-28 victory …
Anthropomorphic Perception I call my style ‘Anthropomorphic Perception: An exercise in Ultra-Perceptive Plausible Juxtaposition.’ It entails a quest to depict the human form by plausibly and strategically juxtaposing commonplace objects to create an alternative reality. My objective is to give the viewer a viaual experience of a parallel universe within any image that I …
The Huffington Post | By Rachel Tepper Earlier this year, we learned that George Clooney is getting into the tequila business alongside businessman Randy Gerber, who happens to be married to former supermodel Cindy Crawford. The tequila, called Casamigos, was inspired by their homes in Mexico. Now, a new ad has emerged that features the …
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(BPT) – Despite its negative reputation, the number 13 doesn’t always have to be unlucky. Take these top 10 decor trends for 2013 from design experts, manufacturers and trend forecasters across the country. They’re fresh, fun and sure to bring good fortune to any home. A splash of color Industry leader Pantone’s annual fashion color …
Everyone wants financial security, but a new study shows how we get there is strongly influenced by factors like gender, race and age (BPT) – The need for retirement security cuts across all social, gender and ethnic lines. The fact is, everyone is going to age and will need support after leaving the workforce. Studies …
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