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GIRL POWER 100… Whose Yo Momma?!

Posted in Entertainment, Inspirational/Motivational, tagged , , , , , , on December 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Here are the top 20 most powerful women in entertainment for 2008 as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. None other than our own OPRAH WINFREY is holding down the #1, Queen Unique holding a close #11 spot (I kid, I kid), Angeline Jolie at #24 (because its in that press photo access agreement… j/k) my [...]

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Be Involved in Your Child’s Education!!

Posted in Education, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Each school year is sure to pose many academic challenges for children in the classroom but it will also pose a challenge to parents: getting involved. Texas A&M University psychologist Rob Heffer, has been involved with child psychology for nearly 20 years and advises parents to take the time to think about all areas of [...]

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NEW!! Autism Corner

Posted in Inspirational/Motivational, tagged , , on December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

My brother Cameron was diagnosed with severe Autism at the age of 1 and if you don’t know, now you know! After growing up in a household directly affected by Autism, I have since become an advocate for Autism Awareness. Please visit the brand new addition to the Queen’s Pen blog “Autism Corner”  for valuble [...]

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Designer Sketches for Michelle Obama’s Gown

Posted in Beauty Tips, Political, tagged , , , , on December 15, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Check out a few of the proposed sketches from the hottest, high-profile designers for Michelle Obama thus far! Including but not limited to (my personal fav) Tracy Reese, Oscar de La Renta, Rachel Roy, Michael Kors, Diane Von-Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld & more! View the sketches after the jump and let us know which [...]

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2008 Footaction Mascot: Muntadar al-Zaidi

Posted in Political, tagged , , , , on December 15, 2008 | 4 Comments »

I’m sure you’ve heard of this already but I cannot resist the desire to post this to my blog. An Iraqi journalist was wrestled to the floor by security guards after calling George Bush “a dog” and throwing his shoes, barely missing the president in the middle of the news conference with Mr Maliki.
Iraqi television [...]

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Green for Grades: Bribery or Reward?

Posted in Education, tagged , , , , , on December 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »

bribe [brahyb] n:  1. money or any other valuable consideration given or promised with intent to corrupt the behavior of a person, esp., in that person’s performance as an athlete, public official, etc. 2. anything given or serving to persuade or induce.
responsibility [ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee] n: 1. the state or fact of being responsible. 2. on one’s [...]

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Jill Scott Stars in African Film and Rumored Pregnant

Posted in Entertainment, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Three time Grammy Award winner and soul-stirring songstress Jill Scott will star as Precious Ramotswe in the forthcoming 13-episode series television version of the runaway bestseller, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency written by British author Alexander McCall Smith of Zimbabwe (native of Rhodesia).
This bestselling book tells the story of Precious Ramotswe, Motswana woman with [...]

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