I love surprises! I had this cookie last year around the holidays, and was pleasantly surprised when I bit into an oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips instead of raisins. Hint: Children will especially enjoy this delicious recipe. This is probably the only way to fool Santa without getting coal for Christmas. Enjoy! (recipe makes 3 1/2 […]
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Last Week’s Headlines The addition of 203,000 new jobs in November helped cut the unemployment rate to 7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s the biggest monthly decline in more than a year, and leaves unemployment at its lowest level since November 2008. The return of furloughed federal government workers was a factor
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On Thursday, December 5, 2013 the world lost South Africa’s first Black president, one of the most influential political activist, and global icons of our time, Nelson Mandela. Over the past few months, news sources have reported on the deteriorating health of the legendary humanitarian, yet hearing of his death at the age of 95
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(Via Press Release) SILVER SPRING, MD, DECEMBER 4, 2013 – TV One announced today that Shannon Cross, Emmy-nominated associate editor for ESPN.com, will join the network’s live daily news program, News One Now, as news anchor. Cross will begin her duties alongside host and managing editor Roland S. Martin, Monday, December 9, 9AM/ET. “We are delighted to
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What excites you most about taking on the presidency of the Ford Foundation? Darren Walker: I have a chance to make a difference by leading a remarkable institution committed to social justice when the very notion of social justice is being contested. Our country’s policies and discourse sometimes feel retrograde, taking us back to when justice
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One of my favorite cakes in the world is Tres Leches cake. It takes some time to make, but it’s fun to make and well worth the wait. This is a chocolate version I found that sounds delicious. It does include dark rum, but don’t worry about children getting a buzz off of it because when you cook any food with alcohol, the
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The holidays are the times of the generosity of gift-giving, but over-spending on holiday gifts becomes a harsh reality when the credit card bill comes in the mail. With that said, remember to plan ahead. Take into consideration these holiday spending tips during this year’s season of giving: Pay cash whenever possible–Beware of buying everything
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On Friday, November 15th 2013, Thomas Jefferson School of Law in association with the Entertainment Law Society and Intellectual Property Law Association presented a fall fashion show including up and coming designers along with a panel of respected leaders in the areas of law and fashion. Thomas Jefferson student, Norell, flew across the country from
I love the flavors of Cajun food, and I found an interesting article by Judy Walker on Nola.com that talked about a gumbo made with leftovers from thanksgiving turkey. This is a great recipe that will also make you excited for post-Thanksgiving dinner: Turkey Bone Gumbo 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1
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(Via Press Release) SILVER SPRING, MD—TV One will premiere two original specials, the network’s first-ever holiday variety show, One Christmas, on Saturday, November 30, 8PM/ET, and Russ Parr’s latest feature film, family drama A Christmas Blessing, on Saturday, December 7, 8PM/ET. Additionally, TV One will air Christmas-themed episodes of the network’s original sitcoms Love That Girl and The Rickey Smiley Show. Here’s a sneak