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December 15: 1864 - One of the most decisive battles of the Civil War begins on this day with Black troops helping to crush one of the South’s finest armies at the Battle of Nashville.  After two weeks of positioning…
Thursday, 15 December 2011 18:32
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"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah…
Thursday, 15 December 2011 17:51
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MENLO PARK, CALIF. -- Facebook is making it easier for people who express suicidal thoughts on the social networking site to get help. A program launching Tuesday (Dec. 13) enables users to instantly connect with a crisis counselor from the…
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 15:13
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Oprah chatted with actor Sean Penn while on visit to Haiti./Courtesy PhotoPORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Oprah Winfrey's trip to Haiti included dinner with the country's president. Winfrey tells reporters she dined with President Michel Martelly and his wife Sophia. The president…
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 21:14
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WASHINGTON — Eddie Murphy may soon star in a more serious role, playing former Washington Mayor Marion Barry in a new HBO film project. Washington journalists Tom Sherwood and Harry Jaffe have optioned the rights for their 1994 book "Dream…
Saturday, 10 December 2011 14:03
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I Think I Can. I Think I Can. I Know I Can – Take Action! For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2nd Corinthians 5:7 One of the biggest problems we have as a people is our inability to…
Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:54
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The original production of Langston Hughes’ song-play, “Black Nativity,” was off-Broadway and moved to Broadway on December 11, 1961.  The original title was, “Wasn’t it A Mighty Day?” and included Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade in the cast, but…
Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:40
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ARIES One of your most unique gifts is the power to change your mind. You know how to change the way you think, and it gives you great versatility. This week you may be called upon to change the way you think about someone you love. Be kind! Soul Affirmation: I am on the watch for those who need me. Lucky Numbers: 32, 36, 45

 

TAURUS Focus intently on the personal this week. Others may seem scattered or impersonal, but that’s not for you. Keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself until others are more receptive to your steady vibrations. Soul Affirmation: Money and happiness are closely related this week.

Lucky Numbers: 20, 30, 50

 

GEMINI A personal decision is made, and you are happy for the person who makes it. This person may be younger than you, but you've got a karmic bond between you. Enjoy the excitement of shared moments. Use your imagination to create a better world for both of you.

Soul Affirmation: The pictures in my head give the greatest joy this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 44, 52

 

CANCER A relationship may be heating up this week. Make sure you know what you want, then go ahead. Minor challenges on the home front are easily dealt with if you keep your sense of humor. Secrets are important. Keep them. Soul Affirmation: My goodwill is my best weapon.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 30, 31

 

LEO You may feel an extra burst of energy this week. This is a good time for you wrap up any miscellaneous details on a project that you’ve been working on. Your vibrations are very conducive towards generosity and general well-being that you’ll want to extend to friends and family. Soul Affirmation: Communication is a skeleton key that fits many doors. Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 10

 

VIRGO Start setting goals. Do a periodic cleaning of your home and get rid of the junk that has been cluttering your life! Start saving your money for a big vacation that you and that special someone have been planning! Do something extravagant. Soul Affirmation: Clinging to the old will inhibit my growth this week. Lucky Numbers: 2, 39, 45

 

LIBRA Flexibility is needed to deal with a work issue. You're sure you're right but compromise will be necessary to overcome someone's objections. Don't think they are being spiteful. They simply see things differently than you do. Your insights this week are special and specialized. Don't expect agreement. Soul Affirmation: Slow and easy is the best way for me to travel this week. Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 10


SCORPIO If you need a good week to put away the memorabilia of a past love; this week's that week. Tuck away his or her photograph. If it's over and now it's time to move on, don't stall your love life dwelling on what was. Get ready for what can be. Soul Affirmation: I slow down and take the feelings of others in consideration. Lucky Numbers: 1, 26, 33

 

SAGITTARIUS Your harmony with your business or domestic partner should improve as you take steps to strengthen communication. Slow down and give everyone a chance to get on the same page. Plan well before you act. Enjoy hanging loose. Soul Affirmation: I trust my gut instincts concerning all matters. Lucky Numbers: 2, 39, 40

 

CAPRICORN A little child will lead them is certainly something you should keep in mind this week. Wisdom from a little person, a son, daughter, younger brother or sister can be very helpful to you. Lighten up on yourself. Self-criticism is not a good idea this week. Soul Affirmation: I loosen up and enjoy my life without worry. Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 26

 

AQUARIUS Trials and tribulations are damaging this week only if you let them be. You are a master at living above day-to-day concerns. Enjoy looking at the big picture. Watch bright skies gathering above a distant horizon. Bring the future into the present and enjoy.

Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the fruits of past labor. Lucky Numbers: 17, 19, 21

 

PISCES This week is a good week for remembering that without the help of your colleagues it would be impossible for you to expedite the tasks that need to be done. Cultivate relationships with those who can help you get important stuff done. Thank them graciously and celebrate with them. Soul Affirmation: I am everybody’s sweetheart. Lucky Numbers: 12, 41, 55

Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:36
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ARIES One of your most unique gifts is the power to change your mind. You know how to change the way you think, and it gives you great versatility. This week you may be called upon to change the way you think about someone you love. Be kind! Soul Affirmation: I am on the watch for those who need me. Lucky Numbers: 32, 36, 45

 

TAURUS Focus intently on the personal this week. Others may seem scattered or impersonal, but that’s not for you. Keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself until others are more receptive to your steady vibrations. Soul Affirmation: Money and happiness are closely related this week.

Lucky Numbers: 20, 30, 50

 

GEMINI A personal decision is made, and you are happy for the person who makes it. This person may be younger than you, but you've got a karmic bond between you. Enjoy the excitement of shared moments. Use your imagination to create a better world for both of you.

Soul Affirmation: The pictures in my head give the greatest joy this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 44, 52

 

CANCER A relationship may be heating up this week. Make sure you know what you want, then go ahead. Minor challenges on the home front are easily dealt with if you keep your sense of humor. Secrets are important. Keep them. Soul Affirmation: My goodwill is my best weapon.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 30, 31

 

LEO You may feel an extra burst of energy this week. This is a good time for you wrap up any miscellaneous details on a project that you’ve been working on. Your vibrations are very conducive towards generosity and general well-being that you’ll want to extend to friends and family. Soul Affirmation: Communication is a skeleton key that fits many doors. Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 10

 

VIRGO Start setting goals. Do a periodic cleaning of your home and get rid of the junk that has been cluttering your life! Start saving your money for a big vacation that you and that special someone have been planning! Do something extravagant. Soul Affirmation: Clinging to the old will inhibit my growth this week. Lucky Numbers: 2, 39, 45

 

LIBRA Flexibility is needed to deal with a work issue. You're sure you're right but compromise will be necessary to overcome someone's objections. Don't think they are being spiteful. They simply see things differently than you do. Your insights this week are special and specialized. Don't expect agreement. Soul Affirmation: Slow and easy is the best way for me to travel this week. Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 10


SCORPIO If you need a good week to put away the memorabilia of a past love; this week's that week. Tuck away his or her photograph. If it's over and now it's time to move on, don't stall your love life dwelling on what was. Get ready for what can be. Soul Affirmation: I slow down and take the feelings of others in consideration. Lucky Numbers: 1, 26, 33

 

SAGITTARIUS Your harmony with your business or domestic partner should improve as you take steps to strengthen communication. Slow down and give everyone a chance to get on the same page. Plan well before you act. Enjoy hanging loose. Soul Affirmation: I trust my gut instincts concerning all matters. Lucky Numbers: 2, 39, 40

 

CAPRICORN A little child will lead them is certainly something you should keep in mind this week. Wisdom from a little person, a son, daughter, younger brother or sister can be very helpful to you. Lighten up on yourself. Self-criticism is not a good idea this week. Soul Affirmation: I loosen up and enjoy my life without worry. Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 26

 

AQUARIUS Trials and tribulations are damaging this week only if you let them be. You are a master at living above day-to-day concerns. Enjoy looking at the big picture. Watch bright skies gathering above a distant horizon. Bring the future into the present and enjoy.

Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the fruits of past labor. Lucky Numbers: 17, 19, 21

 

PISCES This week is a good week for remembering that without the help of your colleagues it would be impossible for you to expedite the tasks that need to be done. Cultivate relationships with those who can help you get important stuff done. Thank them graciously and celebrate with them. Soul Affirmation: I am everybody’s sweetheart. Lucky Numbers: 12, 41, 55

Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:36
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by Michael Scotto, Illustrations by Evette Gabrielc.2011, Midlandia Press                    $10.99 U.S. and Canada                    133 pages “The babysitter’s here!” When you were a little kid, those three words sometimes meant fun. Mom and Dad were heading out, leaving you…
Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:18
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Young girls attending the Xi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Girls Rock conference held at Walker Jones Education Campus in Northwest on Nov. 12./Photo by Shevry LassiterLast month, 300 D.C., Maryland and Virginia girls in grades…
Thursday, 08 December 2011 15:55
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What do you think about Former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson being sentenced to 7 years in prison for bribery and corruption? The corruption would have continued had he not been caught.  Justice is served and there are a…
Thursday, 08 December 2011 05:00
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