Statements like this hurt the body of Christ and Christians who want to do & say the right thing in the name of God.  I doubt ANYONE in Haiti see's this disaster as a "blessing in disguise."


In fairness I have enclosed the link from CBN.com to their press release regarding Pat Robertsons remarks.
http://www.cbn.com/about/pressrelease_patrobertson_haiti.aspx

CBN is also a porthole to Operation Blessing, a reputable agency providing disaster releif for Haiti.

    

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The Earthquake in Haiti   Good Afternoon,
The reports and images from Haiti of collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, and men and women carrying their injured neighbors through the streets are truly heart-wrenching. As we learn more about the extent of the devastation, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti and Haitian Americans around our country who do not yet know the fate of their families and loved ones back home.
I have directed my Administration to respond with a swift, coordinated and aggressive effort to save lives. The people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States Government in the urgent effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble and to deliver the humanitarian relief -- the food, water and medicine -- that Haitians will need in the coming days.
This is also a time when we are reminded of the common humanity that we all share, and Americans have always responded to these situations with generosity of spirit. If you would like to support the urgent humanitarian effort in Haiti, I encourage you to visit our website where you can learn more about how to contribute:
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Americans trying to locate family members in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at (888) 407-4747.
We will continue to stand with the people of Haiti and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
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Was this ad meant to send a racist message from KFC, I seriously doubt it.  But, Yum Brands (the Kentucky based parent company of KFC's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell & Long John Silvers) would NEVER have created an commercial featuring a crowd of Mexicans being quieted by someone handing out bean and cheese burritos.  Very little makes me speechless but this was the first of 2010. 

This is just wrong and I wonder who in the hell came up with the idea and who gave it the green light?  Well I know two things, 1) Popeye's is top shelf now and 2) I'll fry my own damn chicken from now, if you've had it you know it taste better ANYWAY!

    

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RT @PoliticalTicker: "GOP chair: Senator Reid should step down
following race remark " - http://bit.ly/7iztls

http://twitter.com/CNN/status/7599343859

The remark was more ignorant than racist. While it's tone is racist
you have to consider the source. I doubt Harry Reid attends Klan
Rallys but his isolated existance shines through.

Light skin and "proper grammer" don't default to intelligence;
politicts, business and entertainment prove that on a constant basis.

This remark is an opportunity for ALL of us to look at our perception
and exposure to others.

When Liz Cheney has to reitterate to George Will (they are frequent
guest on This Week With George Stephanopolis) that the subtext of the
remark was racist, ITS RACIST!

Tawlk amongst yourselves

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MiMi No No No!!!  We just got Whitney back!  Where the hell was Nick Cannon?

    

The person in the picture below is not the member is a gangsta rap group (although it's very early 90's NWA Straight Outta Compton), not a member of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) or 2010's first from the gutter to Oprah to the best seller list (you can overcome your ghetto bullet dodging past) to the movies starring Sandra Bullock "IT" story, the man in the picture is TIGER WOODS!

This photo fascinates me for a couple reasons: 1) I, like you I'm sure, was shocked Tiger could pull this look off  and 2) that he posed for it, but I understand why.  No matter your race or cultural background every male at some points like to have his the peak of his bravado documented.  This is the most sexual Tiger Woods has ever looked AND (yes I'm going there) the "Blackest" he's ever looked.  By Blackest I don't mean because he looks like a thug. White, Asian, Latino and men of other races bare their chest and wear knit skull caps all the time and that doesn't make them thuggish.  When I say Blackest I mean he is not in the garb that we normally see him in that frames him as a multi-ethnic non threatening golf playing Ken Doll, he looks like any other Black male you'd see at the mall, Target, the bank, grocery store or 145th Street in Harlem.  As a black male I have no problem being identified as Black (not African American, I'm from Virginia) or a Black male, thats what I've seen for 37 years when I look in the mirror.  I only have a problem when I'm associated with negative, ignorant, played out stereotypes. Now I in now way mean to negate his Asian mother or his fathers multi-ethnic background but I know for a fact that if I were walking down the street with him and two of my white friends our group would be described as two white guys and two black guys.

I like this picture, it balances the scale, it shows another side of a what we now know is multifaceted (being polite) person.  I've always thought he was a nice looking man but he came across as the guy that would run (or cry) if he had to fight or protect his woman, now he looks like he'd start a fight or take someones woman, and by take I mean woo her, not drag her off by the hair.

I've read what others have said about this picture and the adjectives don't shock me, ignorance is alive and well.  Annie Leibovitz, the photographer, knew EXACTLY what she was doing when she took this picture, she knew this would be "THE" Tiger Woods photo (take long before the accident and scandal).  Annie is responsible for tongue wagging shots such as Demi Moore naked and pregnant (and later naked and painted), Whoppi Goldberg in a bathtub of milk, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (eerily on the day he died) and many more familiar headline making photos.

So forward this to your co-workers, friends, family and anyone else with a email and internet connection; TAWLK AMONGST YOURSELVES

My closing thought, I wonder what he thought when he saw this picture? 


Photograph: Annie Lebovitz All Rights Reserved 2010

    

No not the group, the food, I'll get to that in a second.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE, it's 2010!  I don't know about you guys but I'm pretty sure we're all ready for a fresh start.  I'm not going to rehash last years lows or highs, whats done is done, lets move forward.  I've made no big resolutions but I did promise myself I'd try/push myself hard and live my truth.  I decided a week ago that I would be happier if stayed on course following what made me happy and continuing to give more and consume less. NOW that doesn't mean I'm going to stop buying a new outfit or tech toy here and there BUT I will give more or each time acquire something new. I wont preach on this but I'll finish this thought by saying the more I've given, the more I've been gifted and I asked for NOTHING! 

Ok Black Eyed Peas! Now, if you don't know that you're supposed to eat Black Eye's Peas on New Years 1) WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN 2) You'll want to print this.  Most people don't like BEP's because they're usually over cooked and bland NOT MINE.  BEP's are pretty easy to make and easy to fab(ulous) up.  Heres what you need:


*Bag of Black Eyed Peas
1 Can of Chicken Broth or Stock
1 Can of Stewed Tomatoes (I prefer Hunts Fire Roasted Diced with garlic)
1 Package of Ham Chips, Country Ham Slices or Bacon (Bacon as a last resort)
1 Tablespoon of Seasoning Salt, any brand (I ain't naming a brand till I get a check)
1/2 Tablespoon of Crushed Garlic
1/2 Tablespoon of Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Green Onions 
2 1/2 Cans of water (you can additional as needed while cooking)

Preparation is easy
Heat up your pot with a little olive oil.
While your olive oil is heating up cut up your ham (use kitchen scissors its faster) into small bite sized pieces.
Throw them in the hot oil and turn till the outsides are done.  
Immediately add the chicken broth (or stock), seasoning salt, tomatoes and water then bring to a boil.
Add the Black Eyed Peas, cover and reduce to a slow simmer.
Wash the kitchen scissors and cut up the green onions and set aside.

Cook on a slow/steady simmer till the peas are TENDER not MUSHY!
5 minutes before you remove the dish from the heat add the onions, stir and recover.
Serve as a stand alone or side dish.

*Canned or frozen Black Eyed Peas are fine if time is an issue.  Dont waste your leftovers, steam some shrimp, brown your favorite sausage (I prefer spicy Italian) add to whats left and you got Black Eyed Peas The REMIX!

A recipe is a guide, adjust the seasoning to your taste, have fun!

Happy New Year and let me know how your dishes turn out.