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How Much of an Age Gap is Too Much for Relationships?

As Aaliyah so famously put it back in the '90s, "Age ain't nothing but a number." Particularly when fame and power are involved. Big age gaps are no big thing when it comes to Hollywood romance. But what about just everyday people? How much of an age gap is too much or is there such a thing? Now, we are talking legal adults of course. Some 20 something men and women choose to date much older all the time. Why is that? Also, it seems that this is equal when it comes to men and women. You can easliy find the young guy dating a "cougar" as you would find a young woman dating a "sugar daddy." These references are no longer unheard of or demeaning. Again Hollywood stars have made this type of dating more mainstream, including couples like Beyonce and JayZ (12 years apart)  Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart (22 years apart) and Al Pacino and Lucila Sola (40 years apart). So how old is too old or is there even a limit?



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What Will The Supreme Court Decide on Health Care?

Supreme Court: Health Care Mystery Unveiled

By ARIANE De VOGUE
Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012

Dressed in their black robes, the nine Supreme Court justices will emerge from behind regal red curtains this morning at 10 a.m. to solve one of Washington's biggest mysteries: the legal fate of the Affordable Care Act.


Until today, the Supreme Court justices and their clerks have kept their opinion in this case a secret, frustrating politicians and pundits who are confounded by a government branch that doesn't leak.


Even Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made fun of the frenzy a couple of weeks ago in a speech: "At the Supreme Court, those who know don't talk and those who talk don't know," she said, quoting a news story. But then she set off a new flurry of speculation when she noted that some of the most controversial cases in the term had yet to be decided. "It is likely that the sharp disagreement rate will go up next week," she said.


She was stating the obvious--the most controversial cases of the term are often the last to be decided. But court watchers parsed every word she said trying to discern her mood. Was that a twinkle in her eye?


Today, the majestic courtroom will be filled with lawyers, congressmen, health care advocates and members of public interest groups. There will be no Blackberrys, smart phones, cameras or videos. Audio of the proceedings will only be released next fall at the start of the next term. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr., who argued the case for the government, will more than likely be in the audience, as will some of the lawyers who represented the 26 states challenging the law.

Two benches will be reserved for some of the media, who will be armed only with pen and paper.


At precisely 10 a.m. Chief Justice John Roberts will announce the first of three cases expected to be released. (Besides health care, the court will render a decision on a real estate case as well as a case dealing with military honors.) The justice who wrote the opinion will begin reading a synopsis, and then if there is a dissent, that too might be read from the bench. It's expected that those two decisions will be read before the health care decision.


One floor down, the press room--with piped-in audio from the court--will overflow with court reporters and health care bloggers. As soon as a decision is announced, press officers in the room will hand out written copies of the case. Runners will be poised to race out as soon as they get a copy of the decision to network correspondents who will be wired up and ready to decipher the decision on live television. Even in the press room Blackberry and cellphone usage is restricted.


But what format will the health care decision take? Conceivably, the court could release four separate decisions. Remember, the Supreme Court dedicated over six hours of oral arguments to four distinct issues regarding the law. The first issue is whether a federal tax law bars a challenge to the mandate until after it goes into effect. The second is the individual mandate that requires almost every American to buy health insurance by 2014 or pay a penalty. If the court strikes down the mandate (the third issue argued), it will need to decide the fate of the rest of the 975-page law (fourth issue). It will also consider the law's expansion of Medicaid.


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Watch Cedric the Entertainer in The Soul Man on TV Land in June 2012

TV review: Charming 'The Soul Man' knows to not try too hard

'The Soul Man' on TV Land is a comedy that keeps it light. Cedric the Entertainer stars as a former R&B star who becomes a preacher.

By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic

June 19, 2012, 6:16 p.m.

Like "Hot in Cleveland,"the show from whence it sprung, TV Land's new comedy "The Soul Man" is positioning itself to be retro-cool — a backlash against the high-concept, sardonic and/or emotionally strung-out comedies that have become so ubiquitous that "Nurse Jackie" is considered, technically, funny.

Instead of three middle-aged women finding peace and occasionally wisdom once they abandon L.A. for Cleveland, "The Soul Man" sends former R&B star Boyce "The Voice"Ballentine (Cedric the Entertainer) back to his roots in St. Louis where he trades music videos for a pulpit and takes over as the reverend of his father's church.

Also making the transition from celebrity to a life of service are his wife, Lolli (Niecy Nash), and teen daughter, Lyric (Jazz Raycole).

Without the benefit of their own personal epiphanies, Lolli and Lyric are having a tougher time adjusting to life as the preacher's family, though it's not all that easy for Boyce either. Though retired, Boyce's father Barton (John Beasley) still wants to run things, and not everyone's buying the newly sanctified Boyce, especially younger brother Stamps (Wesley Jonathan), who is, rather predictably, a smart-mouthed slacker.

Indeed there are many things that are predictable about "The Soul Man." Created by Cedric and "Hot in Cleveland's" Suzanne Martin, it serves up Lolli's feistiness, Lyric's sassiness, nosy church ladies with big hats and hair issues, and early story arcs that too patly run conflict, crisis, reconciliation, wisdom gained. (It is also filmed in front of an audience, which means a lot of irritating laughter.)

But it is a funny and charming show nonetheless — and not just because Boyce is a big and obvious fan of my alma mater, the University of Missouri Columbia (go Tigers!). Cedric is a charismatic yet soothing presence, quite believable in this role.

Boyce and Lolli appear to have a marriage that is recognizable as an actual marriage rather than an expository excuse for jokes about sex, nagging and how-can-you-not-know-where-the-oil-gauge-is. As the resident geriatric know-it-all, Beasley has the toughest job, but he's a pro and gives Barton just enough pride and humility to keep things fluid.

It's also nice to see a show that revolves around a house of worship, albeit nondenominational and following a catechism that appears to be based more on uplifting music than actual scripture. In the first two episodes, Boyce must help parishioners handle death and alcoholism and in each case, the writing wobbles a bit between humor and disrespect.

Though it never quite hits its stride, the show never pitches us into the abyss. "The Soul Man" is about a star trying to become a vessel, which is in direct opposition to most comedies. If anything close to that actually plays out here, it might just start a revolution.

mary.mcnamara@latimes.com

Copyright © 2012, Los Angeles Times

Do you have a Recipe you Won't Share? And Why?

Okay, So a friend of mine tells me he's having a birthday party for his son. He is doing a cookout themed party and wants to have baked beans. He then tells me how a member of his church, who makes the best baked beans he has ever tasted, would not share the recipe. He tried texting his church member for the recipe, and was shocked at the response. The individual told him it was a family secret and he had to sign a contract with his mom just to get it himself. My friend was so amazed at the replied text that he told his church member to stop joking and come on a give up the recipe. The last text he got was that it was not a joke, sorry!!!

His church member then suggested that he go buy the canned beans from the store, citing that they are just as good. My friend of course would beg to differ. There is a huge difference he explained and could not believe that he refused to share.

So my question is why do people not like to share their recipes? It's not like you are patenting this recipe and making money off of it? Why not share with your friends and the ones you love? I know that some people like to be the only one that can make a special dish the way everybody likes. That means that now people must rely on you only. Is it that serious? Do you even share with family? Or do you make people promise not to tell by signing contracts? This is out of controll!!!

Pastor Marvin Winans Carjacked and Robbed

Detroit pastor and renowned gospel singer Marvin Winans was mugged, robbed and carjacked Wednesday afternoon while pumping gas at a Citgo station on the city’s west side. As of Thursday morning, his pricey SUV has not been recovered. The 54-year-old pastor is also founder of Detroit’s Perfecting Church, which now has about 4,500 members. Recently, Pastor Winans gave the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral. At about 3:20 PM yesterday afternoon, the pastor stopped for gas at a Citgo station near the intersection of Linwood and Davison. When he went inside to pre-pay for the gas, he noticed perhaps a dozen young men in the station not buying anything. Winans was suspicious but went about his business. But about four young people followed him out of the station and to pump one where his vehicle waited. Winans was on alert as he pumped gas. Suddenly, one of the four men approached and sucker-punched Winans in the head, knocking him down. Then all four were on him, punching and kicking him as he lay on the ground. They ripped away his pants looking for money. Then the men were gone. But when Winans got up, his SUV was also gone.

Would You Get a Feeding Tube Just to Lose Weight?

Apr 17, 2012

by Oretha Winston, Lead Editor

Brides are trying a new craze. It is called the feeding tube diet. Most of us become familiar with feeding tubes when a loved one is sick and needs to get nutrition to their body. Now comes word that the medical procedure is being used for extreme dieting. The body receives only 800 calories a day.

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Something medical is indeed happening in the newest diet to reach the United States. Dr. Oliver R. Di Pietro has been offering what he calls a K-E diet at his modest clinic in Bay Harbor Islands, Fla., since last July.

“I get a lot of brides,” Dr. Di Pietro said. “Nervous eating.”

It uses a nasogastric tube (a tube that goes through the nose and down the esophagus into the stomach) to provide all nourishment, with no carbohydrates, for 10 days. Dr. Di Pietro said body weight is lost quickly through ketosis, the state in which the body burns fat rather than sugar. Patients at his office are monitored during the 10-day period for things like constipation, bad breath and dizziness. “Any extreme low-calorie diet is associated with side effects, kidney stones, dehydration, headaches,” Dr. Aronne said, “and if you lose muscle mass and water, what’s the point of that?”

While the tube diet is fairly unknown in this country, it has been popular for years in Italy and Spain, where it is used casually to lose weight before a big event, as well as for more significant weight loss. In England, where it has been offered for the past year as the KEN (or ketogenic enteral nutrition) diet, The Daily Mail asked if it was “the most extreme diet ever,” before adding that a National Health Service doctor was offering it.
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Lil' Kim says "Put God First."

Lil’ Kim Professes Faith After A Year Of Miracles and Says: “Put God First”

Apr 12, 2012

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by Oretha Winston, Lead Editor

Lil’ Kim is doing a little soul searching these days.

She definitely has spent the last few years  living outside of her comfort box. Dancing with the Stars, broadened her appeal and now she opening up about her spiritual life. This weekend she talks  about her connection with God, life, and music on BET’s inspirational program “Lift Every Voice.”

“I think in this industry, people lose it,” said the Queen Bee. “That’s because they’ve probably never had a connection with God, and if they do have a connection with God, they forget to put him first.”
The show should be interesting to watch.

Last year she experienced a little scare when her best friend was giving birth. She says, “One of my best friends, she gave birth to my God daughter and I am so proud to welcome her to the world. The thing is my best friend is a diabetic so technically she’s taking a risk having children at all. I had to rush to her aid and my God daughter was born.”

It just goes to show that not everything we see on screen is what is true. Many people have hearts of faith you just don’t know it.

News Update: What's next for George Zimmerman?

Trayvon Martin parents elated by Zimmerman arrest

By SONYA ROSS, Associated Press – 2 hours ago  

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trayvon Martin's parents expressed relief Wednesday over a special prosecutor's decision to charge the man responsible for the 17-year-old's death. Martin's mother said if she could speak directly to George Zimmerman, she would allow him a chance to say he is sorry for what happened.

"I would probably give him an opportunity to apologize," Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, told The Associated Press in an interview. "I would probably ask him if there were another way that he could have settled the confrontation that he had with Trayvon, other than the way it ended, with Trayvon being shot."

Her voice trailed off, and tears welled in her eyes. She remained stoic, and expressed faith that the justice system would work as it should.

Martin's father, Tracy Martin, offered several questions that he would like to ask Zimmerman about the sequence of events that led up to Trayvon's death, but in the end he would want to know, "Was it really worth it?"

"The question I would really like to ask him is, if he could look into Trayvon's eyes and see how innocent he was, would he have then pulled the trigger? Or would he have just let him go on home?" Tracy Martin said.

The parents spoke in Washington shortly before special prosecutor Angela Corey announced in Florida that Zimmerman, 28, had been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in their son's Feb. 26 death. The parents and Trayvon's brother, Jahvaris Fulton, were attending a national conference convened by Al Sharpton's National Action Network.

They watched Corey's announcement on television in a room at the Washington Convention Center. As soon as Corey uttered the words "second-degree murder," Martin and Fulton grasped hands, and their attorney, Benjamin Crump, placed his hands over theirs. Fulton smiled slightly at the news.

"We wanted an arrest and we got it," Fulton said later during a brief appearance before reporters. "Thank you, Lord, thank you, Jesus."

Before the arrest, Fulton said: "That won't bring Trayvon back but at least that would give us reassurance that the justice system is working."

Zimmerman's shooting of the black teenager brought demands from black leaders for his arrest and set off a furious nationwide debate over race and self-defense that reached all the way to the White House. Zimmerman, whose father is white and whose mother is Hispanic, said the teenager attacked him, and he shot in self-defense. Martin's family argued Zimmerman was the aggressor.

They appealed for their supporters, as well as Zimmerman's supporters, to remain calm in response to the prosecutor's decision.

"We've always said that we want peaceful resolution, no matter what side you're on," Martin said.

"We don't want them to stop the protest and the rallies, we just want to make sure that they remain peaceful," Fulton said. "We're going through the process the right way, the proper way. We just ask that everybody that supports us do the same thing. Even the ones who don't support us, we want to make sure that they protest in a peaceful manner."

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Should Beauty Contests Rewrite The Definition Of What A Woman Is?

Apr 9, 2012

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by Elev8 Staff

Sex-changed beauty queen Jenna Talackova was working the talk show circuit this morning with her lawyer Gloria Allred talking about rewriting the definition of what a woman is for beauty contests.

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In an interview with ABC Television’s “Good Morning America,” Talackova says she initially didn’t tell her boyfriend she was born a boy.

The 23-year-old from Vancouver says they had to get to know each other as friends first. Talackova says fellow contestants in the Miss Universe pageant are very supportive. She says they have made it clear they want her to compete. Talackova was disqualified from the Miss Universe Canada pageant because she was not born female, but was reinstated when contest owner Donald Trump reversed the decision.

This morning of ABC’s  The View she revealed that her transgender operation was extremely painful but that she was a full-fledged woman. Ms Allred said that the quest now is to have all beauty contests review their rules. She and attorney Gloria Allred, known for taking on high-profile cases, held a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

“Jenna entered this competition and gave the pageant her time, her best efforts and her money,” Allred said at the press conference, Talackova at her side, as TMZ reported. “She did not think for one moment that what she looked like at birth would be relevant. She did not ask Mr. Trump to prove that he is a naturally born man, or to see the photos of his birth to view his anatomy to prove he was male. It made no difference to her. Why should it have made a difference to him?”

What do you think? Should the beauty contests such As Miss USA, Miss Universe and other rewrite the definition of what a widen the competition realm? 

Would You Fight another Student for Bullying Your Child???

UPDATED: Police Filing Charges in Long Reach Fight

The video showing a man being knocked out by a student has since gone viral.

• By Andrew Metcalf

The video is 27 seconds long. In a quick shot at the beginning, a young man wearing khakis and a collared shirt punches a man wearing a ski mask in the face and knocks him to the ground.

Students scramble and scream as the man falls and lies motionless.

The video was filmed at Long Reach High School, according to school officials.

It was posted on March 21 to worldstarhiphop.com with the description: “Girl send’s [sic] father to fight a boy for throwing a French fry… But gets knocked out by a 17-year-old!” 

As of 1:50 p.m. on March 22, it has been viewed more than 540,000 times. “Long Reach” was trending on Twitter in the Baltimore region last night.

Patti Caplan, spokesperson for the Howard County Public School System, said an adult who was a non-student came on campus at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday wearing a ski mask. She said the man confronted one of the Long Reach students, threw a punch at him and missed. The student, a junior who is on the football team, then swung back and landed a knockout blow.

“The individual that was hit was unconscious,” said Caplan. “[He] did gain consciousness but refused help and walked off campus.”

Caplan said the man wasn’t arrested and the student wasn’t disciplined because it was determined he acted in self-defense. She said the incident is under investigation by the school resource officer and officials haven’t determined if the man was, in fact, a student’s father.

Howard County Police Department spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn said two people are being investigated in relation to the incident.

"At this point, the school resource officer has charged the female juvenile with assault," said Llewellyn. "She's 15 and from Columbia. We anticipate filing charges with the male adult who was involved. He will likely be charged with assault as well as disorderly conduct."

Llewellyn did not elaborate on how the female was involved with the assault. She said the man was from Baltimore, but did not release his name or relation to the female.

Police placed additional officers on duty for dismissal time at the school and at the village center on Thursday afternoon, according to Llewellyn.

Principal David P. Burton sent out an email notifying parents and the community about the incident on Thursday afternoon.

“We are aware that the incident was taped and that the video has gone viral on the Internet," he wrote. "As always, precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of all students and staff.”

Stefani Rodriguez, a parent of a Long Reach student, said fights and bullying are common at Long Reach.

“My daughter said this kind of thing happens all the time at the school,” said Rodriguez. “It’s unfortunate that it has escalated to this. Someone is going to get hurt at this school.”

Rodriguez said her daughter has been bullied frequently by students at Long Reach and that the school has pushed problems like fights and bullying “under the rug.”

“It’s just relentless,” said Rodriguez. “When I have a child that begs me not to go to school because it’s upsetting her and she doesn’t feel safe, then there’s a real problem.”

Caplan said that bullying and fights are problems at all Howard County schools, but that there are programs and policies in place to address them.

“I have no evidence that [fights and bullying] are any more prevalent at Long Reach High,” said Caplan. 

Caplan said there was an incident involving French fries being thrown in the cafeteria either earlier that day or earlier in the week that may have been related to the fight. She said there was some antagonism between the football player and the girl before the incident occurred.

This article was updated at 3:28 p.m. on March 22.

Related Topics: Long Reach, Long Reach fight, Long Reach video, police schools, and police schools Howard County


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