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US budget hits 3 trillion (the “tr” is no mistake) [Yahoo News]
Black reaction to Bush’s State of the Union Address [Black Enterprise]
MoveOn.org endorses Barack Obama [Black Political Thought]

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Join the Young Professionals Network for a discussion and action plan on CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reform.  Governor Deval Patrick released his CORI reform bill last month that will increase ex-offenders chances for employment, education, and housing in the Commonwealth.  Come and find out how you can assist in this important public policy issue [...]

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Ok fellas, that time of this year is coming up once again.  If you’re scratching your head about what to do this Valentine’s Day, here are a few ideas your lady is sure to enjoy.
1. Day Spa
Many spas have packages to meet any budget, such as local favorite Body by Brandy on Dudley St. Make [...]

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R & B Classic Sensation Silk, whose seductive music has contributed to countless babies, headlines Heavy Fire Productions‘ Heart Throb Valentine’s Weekend. Held at the Russell Auditorium February 16, 2008, you can groove to hits such as Freak Me Baby, Happy Days, and Lose Control. Tickets are $25 online, $30 in advance, and $50 for [...]

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When it’s cold out side what better way to warm up than with a nice hot piece of cornbread (some real cornbread, no Jiffy stuff here).
Here’s what you need to get started:
1 cup Flour
Sugar (to your preferred taste) about ½ cup (I use brown sugar instead)
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 cup Cornmeal
2 Eggs
1 cup Milk
¼ Shortening [...]

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