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Does an "eye-for-an-eye" really make sense?

Does an "eye-for-an-eye" really make sense? By Shaman It is, tragically, a fairly popular belief that when it comes to responding to a wrongdoing, humans should adhere to the old Hebrew doctrine of "an eye for an eye." We first learn this childish behavior on the playground: "Hey, he hit you. Hit him b… Continue

Added by Shaman on December 4, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

The New War President

The writer Mark Davis is correct: "...of the nearly 70 million people who voted to make Barack Obama president, a sizeable portion did so because they were sick of war." Now they're sick of Barack. (And one can only only wonder what the Nobel Committee is thinking on the day after Obama announces a massive military escalation in Afghanistan.) Of course, G.W. Bush was clumsy, arrogant, clamoring and evangelical in his pledge to a global war-without-end. In stark contrast, Obama is smooth and ef… Continue

Added by Shaman on December 2, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Gratitude

Food for thought on Thanksgiving 2009: What would each day be like if we started out by taking inventory and then giving thanks for it? What would happen if we had to take all of the world's suffering (war, earthquake, famine, AIDS, blindness) and equally distribute this suffering so that each person on t… Continue

Added by Shaman on November 26, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Black firefighters facing racist flames in Philly

When I read the article below I couldn't help but recall that there was an ugly period in the United States--not too long ago--when city officials across the South refused to install fire hydrants in black neighborhoods. There was a time when white firefighters used high-pressure water hoses against c… Continue

Added by Shaman on November 12, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

I Never Knew

I never knew… I never knew What was going on in God’s mind So I asked him to open up my third eye, so I could see And He allowed me To look out the window So I pierced pass the pane And I Can see clearly now I was depressed So I had a little talk with Jesus and I Told him all about my struggles Like.. Rev 21: 4 God, You said You would wipe all my tears away But how come I drown in them every single Mother’s Day? In II Kings 20:5 you said that you have heard my prayer, and You would will heal me… Continue

Added by MENT on October 7, 2009 at 11:55pm — 2 Comments

Practicing To Be A God

Practicing to Be a God Namaste The God in me salutes the God in you. I am That prodigal Son Striving to be The Perfect One That perfect ashlar Searching for my Eastern Star I am The One who Shines Light And Nourishes the Earth. I strive To be a Superstar Like The Prince Of Peace Because I am practicing to be a God So while you are swinging and missing with the fist I charismatically advance the Light defended by the intellect mist And while you continue to swing just to catch one I am spraying… Continue

Added by MENT on October 7, 2009 at 11:54pm — 2 Comments

Dr. Cornel West on Prince Hall

Dr. Cornel West sends a letter of support to the Brothers of Prince Hall Masonry, wherever dispersed around the globe. Dr. West is a highly respected lecturer and professor at his Alma-mater Princeton University. He can also be seen frequently on Bill Maher's HBO weekly special. Outspoken but usually on point as he continues to talk about the struggles for equality and justice. Please click on link below. As a Past Master of this august body of men and women, I salute Dr. Cornel West and hope t… Continue

Added by White Lion on June 18, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Italian Scientist turns 100 years young

She claims her mind is sharper now than it was at 20, and get this, she's still working! Truly an inspiration to all. Here's the article http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090418/ap_on_re_eu/eu_italy_people_levi_montalcini

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Added by White Lion on April 18, 2009 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Jesus 5.0 -- What Easter Means to Me

Most of us have heard by now of the famous pagan origins of Easter named for the Germanic goddess Eostre. And many of us have heard those countless springtime versions of resurrection stories of Jesus, Heru, Krishna, Dionysus, Mithras and many other legendary gods. As one story has it, the Persian deity Mithras had a virgin birth (born from a rock), and he was an offspring of the Sun (which, back then, people often viewed as god). Long before Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding, Mithras h… Continue

Added by Shaman on April 11, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Jason Whitlock slams Allen Iverson

I'm afraid Jason's right. Iverson hasn't won a damn thing since his high school days. He's a self absorbed, me first has been. I always admired his talent, but as Jason says it's simply never going to happen. Perhaps he's a product of his upbringing, but that was his upbringing, get over it. If it's one thing black folks like to do is blame everybody else for their failings. You have idiots still talking about slavery for the failures of today. Racism, white man this, white man that, get over an… Continue

Added by White Lion on April 10, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

The Third World Health of Black American Males

Three years ago, in April of 2006, I collaborated with the President of the National Medical Association to write an indepth report on the health status of black men in the United States. When I finally completed our research for the article, I vividly recall grappling with a title that could somehow capture the sheer tragedy of it all. Finally, it hit me. At the midnight hour, I decided to compare the life expectancy of black men with that of other men across the world, and so I set out to ca… Continue

Added by Shaman on April 10, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

The oldest human in the world turns 115

When Gertrude Baines was born, in Shellman, Georgia, Grover Cleveland was president. The U.S. flag had only 44 stars. Today, this daughter of a slave is the oldest living person on the planet, according to the rigorous validation process of the Guinness Book of Records. Yesterday, on April 6, 2009, Ms. Baines celebrated her 115th birthday (see video) at Western Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles. She now exceeds the average overall life… Continue

Added by Shaman on April 7, 2009 at 12:30pm — 9 Comments

What exactly is this midget's story?

What's the deal with Kim Jong-il? Why does he continue to do stupid shit like firing missiles and claiming to be successfully launching satellites. He treats his people like dirt. What are we supposed to do? I have a solution, you have a beef with a world leader, have it out in the gym bare-knuckled, winner settles the dispute. I'm in favour of Obama going over to North Korea with Don King handling the gate receipts and have it out with this midget. That's right, he should go over there and cl… Continue

Added by White Lion on April 6, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Laughter is Good Medicine

Researchers who study the links between human behavior and health have given laughter a few very hilarious names, like “inner jogging” and “respiratory gymnastics.” Indeed, scientists--with all of their esoteric labels and clever instruments--are finally learning what holistic health practitioners and ancient traditional healers have taught for literally thousands of years: laughter is therapeutic. Research studies are now showing that laughter strengthens the immune system and reduces the stre… Continue

Added by Shaman on April 3, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Obama's new cigarette tax -- Bravo!

There are still a bunch of wild-eyed Republicans claiming that Obama's new cigarette tax is yet another example of a "socialist president." or, at best, a "tax-and-spend liberal." Such absurdities! These puritan capitalists hate whenever the government "interferes" with the marketplace--even when it makes sense. Sure, obviously you don't want government to discourage the benefits of innovation and the efficiencies of ethical production and distribution. Who among us would be willing to i… Continue

Added by Shaman on April 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — 9 Comments

Feel Me

Touch me Not with your hands But with your heart The way a hummingbird touches a flower Kiss me Not with you lips But with you goodness As a snowflake kisses the tongue of a child Make me laugh Not with a joke But with a tickle Like the craft of virtuous hands to a belly Miss me Not with your eyes But with your soul The way that I miss you when we are no longer connected Feel me? Continue

Added by MENT on March 30, 2009 at 11:48pm — 2 Comments

Vhong Navarro w/ Streetboys (ASAP09 - Evolution of Dance)

Vhong Navarro is the best.....he is so good! He makes me laugh I enjoy watching this video....he is dancing with his former dance group...yes he is a dancer but he is making movies now, comedy. This is his birthday....funny! Enjoy watching cause I did :)

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Added by Donna Lee on March 29, 2009 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Gary V. and Billy Dance off

I can't help to be amazed that at the age of 45 years old that Gary can still Dance (Gray suit) like when he was in his twenties. Gary Valenciano is one of the top entertainer in the Philippines he can do everything Sing, Dance and Act....here in the video he is dancing against Billy (white suit) who is in his twenties...WOW! Galing Talaga ng Pinoy!!!! I miss watching this shows in the Philippines!!

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Added by Donna Lee on March 29, 2009 at 8:24pm — No Comments

An African-American Air Soldier Story

I was not born to shoot I was trained to shoot Did not get no boots... But all God's children need traveling shoes I fought in every man's war On every man's tour On every man's shore Til' I could fight no more And when I died... I died alone In a foreign country I died unknown AND WHEN I DIED... I died alone In my own damxed country I died two-toned Proud but hurt Black and red Uniform bloody, from where I bled MY EYES BULGING UPWARD!!! FROM BEING HUNG IN THE STREET!!! Black skin raw, from bein… Continue

Added by MENT on March 28, 2009 at 9:00pm — 14 Comments

Submission Guidelines for Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies

Submission Guidelines for Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies From the Editors (Louis Reyes Rivera & Bruce George) of the critically acclaimed “The Bandana Republic, a Literary Anthology by Gang Members and their Affiliates” comes their latest anthology entitled “Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies” Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies is a literary first that addresses the ways in which the lower echelons of labor make do to enh… Continue

Added by BRUCE GEORGE on March 28, 2009 at 6:56am — No Comments