Nowadays you can’t find anything good on TV, therefore I barely watch anymore. Law & Order Criminal Intent, Law &Order SVU is two of my favorite shows, but I believe I have watched every episode possibly several times over. As I grew tired of the two shows I began to watch Criminal Minds, reruns. Good show, but I’m tiring of all the forensics, psychological, analytical drama shows. What’s left? Reality shows. Ugh!! Now I’m a child of the eighties I grew up on night-time soaps, if you don’t mind me saying excellent entertainment, shows such as Dallas, Falcon Crest, Knots Landing and Dynasty. Reality TV “ain’t got nothing on these shows.” CBS online has a guide for classic TV. I have had the privilege of checking out the firs
t four seasons of Dynasty, over this holiday break, loving every minute, of the conflict, fashion, and lifestyles of the rich. Who remembers Joan Collins (Alexis Carrington Colby) Linda Evans (Crystal Carrington) John Forsythe (Blake Carrington) the nucleus for the drama in the show? The dialogue between the characters reminds me of old movies in 40’s and 50’s quick, crafty and brief. The fashion! Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, designers suits and gorgeous hats. Not to mention, catfights, sex, adultery, murder “and drama OH YEA! The drama”. :) Great decade for night time TV!
In two days the new network OWN will be officially available for 24 -7 viewing on your local cable networks, the next phase in the mogul’s empire. As you would have already guessed the network will continue on the same path as the Oprah Winfrey show, instead of various guests appearing periodically addressing topics from food to health etc. , the OWN network has put together TV shows dedicated to the topics you the viewers have enjoyed over 25 years. Dr. Phil who earned his popularity by telling you like it is with no chaser, Dr. Mehmet Oz our favorite doctor who keeps us inform on health and Suzie Orman who gives great tips on handling our finances join together for a new show Ask Oprah’s All Stars addressing the viewer’s issues and concerns.
Oprah Presents Master Class, Oprah has chosen eight high-profile individuals to reflect a give an account of their struggles, achievements and lessons. This season Modern Masters will include Jay-Z, Simon Cowell, Sidney Poitier, Dr. Maya Angelou, Diane Sawyer, Lorne Michael’s, Condoleezza Rice and Oprah herself.
Let’s not forget, the huge campaign geared towards searching for someone wanting their own show. Out of thousands of entries, ten contestants were chosen, to participate in Your Own Show: Oprah’s Search for The Next TV Star. The contestants will compete in different challenges to demonstrate they have what it takes to have their own show. There are other shows, such as cooking, and a reality documentary Breaking Down the Bars the camera follows seven women inmates and documents their reality at the Rockville correctional facility.
Get ready, Oprah plans to give us uplifting quality TV. January 1, 2011
Several of us would like to exclusively pigeon hold men to the porn club, however statistics illustrate women are watching porn and struggling with pornography addiction. One in three visitors to pornographic websites are women. It is estimated that 9.4 million women access adult websites. Ladies 13% of you access from computers at your work place. If you’re thinking it must be the naughty, good time girls you would be wrong. In Today’s Christian Woman (2003) 34% of women admit to purposely viewing internet porn. 70% of women keep their cyber activities a secret, due to the stigma attached to pornography. The negative attitude towards this form of entertainment prevents numerous women from freely admitting they enjoy porn or the opposite, admitting they’re struggling with an addiction to porn. Join in the conversation.
Do you know any women struggling with pornography?
Does it surprise you that many Christian women are struggling or even enjoying porn?
Do you believe watching porn is a good or bad thing? If so why?
(Statistics found on internet-filter-review.com)
The white woman with the soulful voice. Teena Marie aka Lady T has died at the of age 54. This talented R/B singer apparently died at home in her sleep, her manager Mike Gardner reported. Guided and mentored by the late Rick James, Teena wrote and produced a great deal of her own music. Teena Marie will be surely missed in the music biz. “Out on a Limb”, “Square Biz” ,” Need your Loving” “Ooh LaLa La” and the classic duet with Rick James” Fire and Desire” just to name a few of my favorites. RIP TEENA MARIE!!
Guess what? More Charges, what more can shock Detroit residents? At the present zilch! After resigning in September 2008 the former Mayor pleaded guilty to misconduct and obstruction of justice while in office and served four months in jail. Jailed again in May of 2010 for violation of probation from a prior conviction, the judge sentenced him to five years. Shortly, after, the Federal Government filed charges against Kilpatrick for alleged misuse of campaign funds. Detroiters, sigh and hope this is the end of the Kilpatrick reign shadowing over Detroit. NOT! Six months later the U.S Attorney Barbara McQuade announced more Federal charges for the ex-mayor, his father Bernard, associate Bobby Ferguson, ex –director of Detroit’s Water and Sewage Department Victor Mercado and close friend Derrick Miller are indicted on of bribery, corruption, pay to play, and racketeering charges.
Not to quote Florida Evans of the 70’s TV sitcom Good Times then again Dam! Dam! Dam! That is what numerous Detroiters were saying when the indictment charges were announced December 2010 against him and his crew. Yes! His crew it appears the Kilpatrick administration will go down in books as a street gang in charge of one of the largest cities in the country.
Some wonder if Detroit will ever overcome this murky period. I say it is not a question of IF but WHEN. Nevertheless Kwame Kilpatrick and his associates face serious charges with serious jail time, leaving Detroit residents to deal with the aftermath of more lawsuits. “A costly aftermath it will be”
Stay focused and craft every minute. Make conscious choices and do not be discouraged by disappointments. Know that God plan is larger than anything you can imagine. Remember when one door closes another always open. Everyday is a new beginning go out and make it count. Remember you were purposely born.
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Every now and again we read or hear of someone displaying courage under extreme measures that leave us in disbelief, questioning if you yourself could have survived such an event. In this case it was a group of people who had the unfortunate experience of such a thing. Flight 571 carrying forty-five passengers including a rugby team and their family and friends crashed on October 13, 1972 in the Andes Mountain. Several died in the crash while others perished due to injuries and cold. Eight more died after an avalanche toppled their shelter. Upon believing they would not be rescued Nando Parrado and Robert Canessa walk ten days across the Andes for help. Ten weeks of being in the elements and eating the remains of the dead survivors and believing the rescue teams had giving up; sixteen survivors were rescued on December 23, 1972. The anniversary of this event is near, while it happened over thirty years ago, it is a boundless story of courage and miracles.
Coming to Detroit for the holidays make an effort to visit the Charles H. Wright Museum. This museum is a beautiful 120,000 square foot state of –the- art facility displaying African-American history. The tour begins with the exhibition, And Still I Rise: A Journey Through African-American History and Culture” Moving through the museum you develop a sense of how it was to live in prehistoric Africa and how life must have been for Africans during the middle passage, as well as their resistance to slavery and their courage to escape bondage through the underground railroad. Delight in the crafted images of Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, and countless other pioneers during the early struggle for freedom. Visit the Tuskegee Airmen Project, a chronicle account of the first African-Americans aviators in the U.S. military during World War II. You will also enjoy Crowning Glories, this exhibition has dozens of hats in a variety of colors and styles, detailing the history of African-American women and hats and why it is such a large part of their heritage.
Lastly, Ain’t Nothing like the Real Thing: How Apollo Theater shaped American life, this is traveling exhibition and will be leaving January 2, 2011. For everyone familiar with the Apollo you know the rich history the theater holds and how it advanced the careers of various entertainers. The exhibit displays memorabilia from the likes of Michael Jackson, James Brown Sammy Davis Jr, Miles Davis Ella Fitzgerald, LL Cool J and many more. There is much more to see around the museum, so if you are visiting Detroit pay a visit to Charles H. Wright Museum and take in some great culture.
Lastly the new 3G wireless Kindle. One of the great things about the Kindle is you can travel with several of your favorite eBooks without the hassle of bulky books. You can purchase it for $189.00. Happy last-minute shopping and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!
