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December 20, 2013 By
Entertainment
Forest Whitaker Shines in Biopic about Butler Who Served Eight Presidents
Lee Daniels’ The Butler DVD Review by Kam Williams Eugene Allen (1919-2010) served eight presidents over the course of an enduring career in the White House during which he rose from the position of Pantry Man to Head Butler by the time he retired in 1986. In that capacity, the African-American son of a sharecropper felt privileged to be an eyewitness to history, since his tenure coincided with the implementation of most … [Read More its Good for You.....]
Books
Crossroads of Leadership in the 21st Century
The Global Obama Crossroads of Leadership in the 21st Century Edited by Dinesh Sharma and Uwe P. Gielen Routledge Books Paperback, $59.95 364 pages ISBN: 978-1-84872-626-0 Book Review by Kam Williams “Barack Obama [has] garnered higher approval ratings in most parts of the world than in the United States. What a paradox. The first black president, loved by people around the world, yet … [Read More its Good for You...]
Art
St Augustine Events for January 13 – 19 2014
January 13, 2014 Monday - Sunday : January 13 -19 Nights of Lights - Selected by National Geographic Traveler in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine's Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation's oldest city through February 2. Tracing its … [Read More its Good For You...]
Lifestyle
Wronged Role Model Discusses Restoring Her Reputation
Shirley Sherrod The “Martin Luther King Awards Dinner” Interview with Kam Williams Shirley Sherrod is best known as the African-American government official fired in 2010 by the Obama administration for allegedly making racist remarks about a white farmer. However, a right-wing blogger had edited a video of her remarks to create that false impression. Shortly after being dismissed as the Georgia USDA State Director … [Read More its Good for You...]
Outdoors
Wood Splitting Accessories
Gas- and electric-powered log splitters save time and money while making the chore of splitting wood more tolerable and even enjoyable. The same theory applies for these accessories that add convenience, safety and more effacement use of time spent in the woodlot. Timberjack The timberjack is a simple yet invaluable tool. You can safely and easily move heavy logs, then securely tilt them upwards for comfortable and efficient sawing. The … [Read More its Good for You...]
Sports
Seattle Screams Even Louder as the Niners Prepare to Come to Town
by Amy Lignor Well…the NFC definitely racked up flags, to say the least. However, they definitely did not rack up points. It seemed that every five minutes during the two NFC Divisional playoff games, flags were being thrown all over the field. From illegal blocks to pass interference to just basic bullying. Heck…even a coach drew one. For anyone who did not believe that Seattle, San Francisco, New Orleans, and … [Read More its Good for You...]
Business
Peterbilt Brings Durability, Versatility With All-New Model 567
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this month, the company that was founded on manufacturing rugged, vocational vehicles is bringing its newest construction model to the World of Concrete – the all-new Model 567. “The Model 567 is now in full production and we’re excited to feature it at the industry’s premier concrete contractor show,” said Charles Cook, Peterbilt’s Product Marketing Manager, Vocational Segment. “It's a brand-new vehicle from … [Read More its Good for You...]
Travel
St Augustine Events for January 13 – 19 2014
January 13, 2014 Monday - Sunday : January 13 -19 Nights of Lights - Selected by National Geographic Traveler in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine's Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation's oldest city through February 2. Tracing its … [Read More its Good for You...]
Green Living
The Miracle That Protects Nature
by Carmen Schwartz Every year we throw our accolades at organizations that have stood up for, and worked diligently to make positive changes in this world. From the organizations that help our children lead longer, healthier lives - to organizations that fight for peace with the weapons of intellect and honesty - there are others who also work to fight for the unheard voices that this world can not survive without. The … [Read More its Good for You...]
