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Flipme Flirting Cards…..

February 22, 2012 By No Comments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FlipMe flirting cards create a simpler, exciting way for women to meet in the modern world.
 
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Cougars Cruise – yes, Cougars Cruise

February 21, 2012 By No Comments

Just in case cougars and cubs do not have enough opportunities to hook-up on dry land, they now have the 2012 International Cougars Cruise.

Cougars (women who are attracted to younger men) and Cubs (men who are attracted to older women) are invited to party non-stop on a 5 night Western Caribbean Cougar Cruise, December 8-13, 2012, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas. The ship departs from Tampa, Florida and visits Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico.

The cost per person starts at nearly $500 for an inside cabin, based on double-occupancy, including government fees, taxes, and port charges. Cruise includes:

  • 5 nights accommodation aboard ship
  • All meals
  • Variety of clubs, bars, lounges, and lounge shows
  • Live entertainment and comedy acts
  • Rock climbing, basketball court, jogging track, and mini-golf course
  • Pools, full casino, duty-free shopping

Rich Gosse, of CougarEvents.com, will escort the cruise.

“Our annual cougar cruise is the best way for younger men and older women to explore the extremely popular worldwide phenomenon of cougar dating,” says Gosse.

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“The Journey of Juanita Craft”: From seamstress to Civil Rights’ Activist

February 16, 2012 By No Comments

by Latrisha McDuffie

Concord Missionary Baptist Church Youth Drama Ministry under the direction of Dona Mitchell; founder of Dona Gassaway Mitchell Productions will present “The Journey of Juanita Craft” at the “Old Red Museum” February 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The production will chronicle the life and service of Civil Rights activist Juanita Craft. The play, sponsored in part byOldRedMuseum, will be the first Black History Production presented at the 1892 restored courthouse and is free to the public.

Juanita Craft was born in 1902 in Round Rock,Texas. Her father David was a high school principal and her mother was a seamstress and teacher. Her grandparents had been born slaves just two generations before. Craft moved from Round Rock toDallasin 1925, she worked as a maid at the Adolphus Hotel and later she followed in her mother’s footsteps and work as a seamstress.

In 1935 Craft joined the NAACP, and would eventually forge ahead to become a towering figure in the Civil Rights’ Movement. In 1942, she became the Dallas NAACP membership chairman. In 1944, she became the first African-American woman inTexasto ever vote in a public election.

The Dallas NAACP in 1946 would appoint her as Youth Council advisor. Her service with young people became the model for other NAACP youth groups throughout theU.S.In 1955, she organized a group of young people and picketed the State Fair of Texas to protest the policy of admitting African-Americans only on Negro Achievement Day. Craft along with Lulu Belle White would become instrumental in organizing 182 branches of the NAACP in eleven years. .

She attempted to help enroll the first African-American student at theUniversityofNorth Texas(Then the North Texas State College), a battle that would eventually be fought and won in the court room. In 1955, she organized a protest of the State Fair of Texas against its policy of admitting blacks only on “Negro Achievement Day.” Craft also organized protests and pickets of segregated lunch counters, restaurants, theaters and public transportation.

For over 50 years of service, Craft was presented with many awards, including the NAACP Golden Heritage Life Membership Award and the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.

Today her home, now the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, onWarren Avenuein Wheatley Places Historic District inSouth Dallasstands as a final tribute to the journey of a humble seamstress that changed the course of history.

“The Journey of Juanita Craft” will include actual speeches that were given by Craft. Joslyn Mitchell will give a rousing rendition of the Commencement vs. Graduation speech and Meaghan Pearson will recite “A Right to an Education” speech.

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Four Fun Family Outings-That Won’t Break the Bank

February 16, 2012 By No Comments

Finding fun things to do with the kids can empty your wallet faster than trying to fill up your gas tank these days. But I have discovered five great family outings in the Multiplex that will not break the bank.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art

On the third Friday of each month the DMA is open for fun until midnight. Each Late Night offers a completely different experience. I have learned a few West African dance moves from students at the Booker T. Washington Performing Arts School and took a Face to Face exhibit. You can enjoy a glass of wine before the kids venture to create the next refrigerator masterpiece during the Late Night Studio Creations. General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with a current school ID. Admission is free for children under the age of 12. The next Late Night is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2012 from 6 pm to midnight.

Take the M-Line Trolley Uptown

You family will enjoy riding a little piece of history through Uptown Dallas. The trolleys are all heated and air-conditioned and run 365 days a year. The best thing about the M-Line is that it won’t cost you one thin red dime. All rides are completely free, although voluntary fare donations are welcomed. And you will find that Uptown Dallas is filled with wonderful and trendy restaurants. I would suggest getting off at The Fish to try the Korean Tacos ($7.00). And if you have already had dinner; try the best cupcakes in town ($3.00) at The Cupcakery. The trolley runs Monday – Thursday 7 am to 10 pm, Friday 7 am to midnight, Saturday 10 am to midnight, and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm.

Cinemark #14 Movie Theatre in McKinney

Going to the movies to see the latest movie can put you in the poor house. Most movie theatres are charging a whopping $9.00 or more. Well, drive a little farther and see Safe House for less than four bucks. The Early Bird (first show of the day) is only $3.25 and adult matinees are $3.50. If you like to sleep in on Saturday you can purchase an adult ticket for $5.25 and a child ticket for $3.25. A family of four can see a new release for as little as $13.00. Cinemark #14 is located at 1701 South Central Expressway,McKinney,Texas75069. For show-times you can call (972) 562-0408. Also, check out Ruth Ferguson’s Review of Safe House in this week’s issue of the North Dallas Gazette.

Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas

What kid doesn’t love Sponge Bob? Well, explore the other animals of the ocean at the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas. The aquarium was recently renovated and the changes are just amazing. They have stingrays, jellyfish, white alligators, and sharks. And every day at 2:30 pm they have feeding demonstrations. You have not lived until you have feed a stingray or shark out of your bare hand. And unlike other family outing spots the Children’s Aquarium will allow you to bring a picnic. General admission is $8 for ages 12 and up and $6 for children.  If your child thinks he is Sponge Bob then I would suggest purchasing the annual pass $20 for adults and $15 for kids.

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The 5th Annual BET Honors

February 14, 2012 By No Comments

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Charles McGee, Roscoe C. Brown Jr. Beverly Kearney, Michelle Obama, Mariah Carey, Spike Lee and Stevie Wonder pose for a photo during the BET Honors 2012 at the Warner Theatre on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)

The 5th Annual BET Honors held Saturday, January 14, aired last night. The event honored the achievements of legends in the fields of music, literature, entertainment, media, service, and education.

What does extraordinary look like? It looks like the Tuskegee Airmen, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Maya Angelou, Spike Lee, and Beverly Kearney who were all among the honorees at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. 

The always beautiful Gabrielle Union hosted the event for the fifth consecutive year.

Giants of the music industry were in attendance at the star studded event. The incomparable Stevie Wonder was honored for Musical Arts. Aretha Franklin, Ledisi, and India Aria sang two of Wonder’s classics.

In addition to being honored, Stevie Wonder paid tribute to director Spike Lee. Wonder preformed “Living for the City” Lee’s favorite song. Lee with one of Lee’s favorite songs, “Living for the City.” A giant screen of Wonder playing all the instruments and even playing back up for himself flashed behind Wonder. During Lee’s acceptance speech he spoke of his grandmother, an educator that lived to be 100 years old. “‘I don’t know any Black film-makers, Spikey; but if that is what you want to do, then do it’ “, Lee remembered his grandmother telling him. “More dreams are killed by parents” stated Lee. “Don’t kill your kids’ dream!”

Kelly Rowland proved that she is no longer in the shadow of Beyonce during her salute to Mariah Carey. Rowland performed an energetic cover of Carey’s hit Fantasy. And was joined on stage by Raekwon who stood in place of the late ODB from the Wu Tang Clan. Patti Labelle also sang in tribute to Carey, belting out “Hero” in true Labelle fashion. Carey, who received the Entertainment award, took the stage after her husband Nick Cannon with one of “dem babies” gave a heartfelt tribute to his wife. “It’s Mariah that gets up at two in the morning to make me soup because one of my kidneys ain’t working right”.  

One of the evening’s highlights was when Cicely Tyson, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, and a darling Willow Smith in canary yellow gave recited Angelou’s “Still I Rise.” Technically only a presenter, First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage and stole the show dressed in a stunning one-shoulder sapphire gown to present the Literary Arts award Dr. Maya Angelou.

Also, stealing the show was BET’s Music Matters performer, Luke James. James, originally from New Orleans, burst on the stage like Choir Boy from the Five Heart Beats singing his new single “I Want You”.

BET also honored the efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen that would help to desegregate theU.S.military. War heroes and surviving members of the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen, Charles E. McGee and Roscoe Brown stood before a standing ovation that included Collin Powell. Track-and-field coach Beverly Kearney was also honored with the Education award for her leadership on theUniversityof Texas at Austin track-and-field team that shattered records after she overcame a paralyzing car accident.

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The 54th Annual Grammy Award Show

February 13, 2012 By No Comments

by Latrisha McDuffie

The world of music had to walk into the spotlight missing on of its greatest stars; Whitney Houston. The ceremony managed to graciously celebrate great music and mourn the loss of one of the greatest voices of all time. The show began with its first host in seven years, LL Cool J appearing in black, leading the audience in prayer “Heavenly father, we thank you for sharing our sister Whitney with us. Though she is gone too soon, we remain truly blessed to have been touched by her beautiful spirit.”

On stage alone accompanied by only a piano, Jennifer Hudson, beautiful in black, sang one of Houston’s most memorable songs “I Will Always Love You”. Fighting back her emotions Hudson ended the song with the line “Whitney, we will always love you.”

Adele, gave a powerful performance of her hit “Rolling in the Deep” after vocal cord surgery proving that she still has it. “I can’t believe I’m getting emotional already,” she said after picking up one of her six Grammy’s. “And seeing as it’s a vocal performance, I need to thank my doctors, I suppose, who brought my voice back.”

The evening’s performances also included the return of bad boy Chris Brown on the Grammy stage for the first time since 2009. Brown, who did more dancing than singing, won best R&B Album.

The Grammy’s struggled to keep the mood light with all of the emotional moments. Glen Cambell, who disclosed that he had Alzheimer’s disease performed with The Band Perry and Blake Shelton his classic hit “Rhinestone Cowboy” to a standing ovation. Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys paid tribute to Etta James who passed away in January.

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First Lady Michelle Obama visits Dallas with “Top Chefs” for Let’s Move

February 12, 2012 By No Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by some famous faces on the second day of the Let’s Move birthday tour. A group of former “Top Chef” winners came out to a Dallas recreation center for a new kind of Quick Fire challenge: make a quick, kid-friendly lunch inspired by the new school lunch standards unveiled earlier this month.

First Lady Michelle Obama, with Sam Kass assistant White House chef and Food initiative Coordinator, center, and Top Chef Head Judge Tom Colicchio, left, talk with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin at the “Schools and Chefs Working Together” event at the Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 10, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The chefs paired off into three groups — each assisted by a sous chef from a Dallas elementary school and a Dallas Cowboy — and after thirty minutes they presented their work to a trio of tough judges: Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio, Let’s Move’s Senior Policy Advisor Sam Kass and First Lady Michelle Obama.

The Red Team, with chefs Paul Qui and Grayson Schmitz, assisted by DeMarcus Ware, prepared a kid-friendly combo of whole wheat turkey tacos with a pureed melon juice. The White Team partnered chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Jennifer Carrol with Cowboy Miles Austin, who whipped up a classic combo of pork chops, homemade applesauce and roasted sweet potatoes. Blue Team chefs Fabio Viviano and Richard Blaise had two Cowboys on their side, as Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray helped them put together a colorful farro salad that featured feta, tomato and carrots simmered in fresh carrot juice. (Stay tuned, because the chefs have promised to share the recipes with Let’s Move!)

After careful consideration, the judges announced a Top Chef first: all three teams tied. The reason, Mrs Obama explained to the crowd,  is that when you pair great chefs with schools, “everybody wins.”

The First Lady then announced an expansion of the Chefs Move to Schools initiative, which helps connect chefs with schools in their community to educate children about healthy food choices through cooking lessons, planting gardens and other activities. Approximately 3,400 chefs and 3,350 schools have signed up for Chefs Move to Schools.

Mrs. Obama also unveiled the new Chefs Move to Schools website, www.chefsmovetoschools.org, a one-stop shop for chefs and schools, where they can sign up for the program; access training, recipes and resources; and learn how chefs and schools across the country are partnering to create a healthier school environment.

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Dallas’ Former Project Runway Shirin Askari’s designs @ Fashion Week

February 12, 2012 By No Comments

Shirin Askar’s designs were on runway at ‘Diet Pepsi Style Studio’ fashion show on February 9th at The Box at Lincoln Center. What do you think of this look? Reminds me of the dress First Lady Michelle Obama wore nearly 4 years ago. Ms. Obama’s outfit was white, Askar’s is in a lovely dusty grey shade.

 

Diet Pepsi Style Studio fashion Show Presented By Simon Doonan at Lincoln Center on February 9, 2012 in New York City. (Source: Diet Pepsi)

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National Urban League mourns loss of Whitney Houston

February 12, 2012 By No Comments

The National Urban League joins the nation in mourning the tragic death of legendary recording star Whitney Houston, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, announced tonight.

“She gave voice to the inspiration of a generation,” Morial said. “She will be remembered among history’s great talents who were taken far too young, in the pantheon with Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and Michael Jackson.”

Morial said that, at the height of her fame, Houston represented a grace and glamour unique in the world of pop and R&B entertainment, and she showed courage and strength in her struggles in her personal life.

“We are shocked and saddened by her sudden death, and our heartfelt prayers go out to her family,” Morial said.

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No one is safe in Safe House but they are entertained

February 10, 2012 By No Comments

By Ruth Ferguson

NDG Editor

Denzel Washington does bad boys with a twist very well.

Washington and Ryan play a cat and mouse game in Safe House

In Safe House Washington plays Tobin Frost, a rogue CIA agent who went off the reservation nearly 10 years ago. However, when some very heavily armed killers are in hot pursuit he turns himself in.  Frost clearly figures better to deal live another day to deal with legal consequences than face the ruthless killers on his tail.

At least that is what Frost wants the government to think.

Frost is taken to a “safe house” for his interrogation in South Africa where a rookie agent named Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is anxious for his first real assignment. Instead, for the last 12 months Weston has been twiddling his thumbs in what his beautiful girlfriend thinks is a hospital.  After complaining about wanting a job opening in Paris, Weston settles in for what he thinks is going to be another mind numbing day in this complex alone.

However, shortly after a team of agents lead by Daniel Kiefer (Robert Patrick) show up with Frost at the proverbial safe house, so do the killers and a bloodbath ensues. Before Weston realizes it he is on the run with Frost to stay alive. A partnership Frost is not very keen on.

Safe House excels in two areas: action packed and the relationship between Weston and Frost. The car chase scenes are on the edge of your seat good, which thrilled the pre-opening screening audience.

In addition to the top notch, chase scenes and shootouts, the audience will delight with the cat and mouse game. Washington and Reynolds have a good chemistry of as the wise old pro and the new kid still wet behind his ears.

Back at the “farm” which is Langley the home of the CIA, there is a bit of a power struggle going on between David Barlow (Brendan Gleeson) and Catherine Linklater (Vera Farmiga). Managing the team is Sam Shepherd’s Harlan Whitford, who is keeping his eye on the political fallout at all times too.

This flick is not quite Training Day, Washington is not even in it as much, but it is a flick that provides solid entertainment. The movie should help Reynolds rebound from a few recent disappointments. The final scene especially seems to leave the door open for the possibilities of a sequel.

It is rated R for strong violence and language.

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