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Are you happy with what is going on in the world? Do you believe you can make a difference? If you witness injustice would you get involved? If someone wanted your opinion on something would you give it?  Only you can answer these questions. Spend time with self answering the questions.

There’s word that actor- director Tyler Perry has made American Airlines an offer they couldn’t refuse.  The rumor is that he has purchased the struggling airlines for $5 million. The new airline: African American Airlines.

Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard has been ordered to stay 100 yards away from his estranged wife. Michelle Howard claims he repeatedly threatened and hit her during their marriage. The actor is denying the allegations.

There’s word that Madonna will be performing during halftime at The Super Bowl in February in Indianapolis.  The NFL and NBC made the announcement over the weekend.  The Grammy Award winning singer will highlight the show at Lucas Oil Stadium February 5th.

There’s word that heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was rushed to hospital last month after slipping in and out of consciousness. Some say he appeared weak and frail days earlier at Joe Frazier’s funeral.

While surfacing the internet last night, I came across a TED Talk that really interested me. It was by science writer Annie Murphy Paul.  She talked about fetal origins. Paul starting the talk with a pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born.

There’s word that Burger King is changing its french  fry recipe for the first time since the late  90’s. Seems like the competition is forcing the second largest hamburger chain to step up their game.

I don’t know about you but I’m tired of hearing about the man who wants to be our next president, Herman Cain.  There is speculation that he might drop out of the race.  The latest news comes after a report that Cain had a 13 year affair with Ginger White.  Let’s not forget the four other women who have accused Cain of sexual harassment before Miss Ginger. The party has to realize that it’s a dist

More baby mama drama for Usher. TMZ is reporting that his ex-wife wants him stripped of his parental rights. Tameka Raymond is asking a Georgia judge to strip Usher of joint custody of their two children. She claims he’s not being an ideal dad and even closed her Saks 5th Avenue credit card.

If you were walking down the street and saw someone breaking into a store would you call the police? If you saw a man being beaten by a gang would you get involved? If you saw a random posting on Facebook by a woman who threatened to kill herself because she was sexually abused would you reach out and help? Most people would not get involved.  It’s called the Bystander Effect.

One of the people I admired was the late Steve Jobs. He has left us with a legacy in technology. I don’t know if he’s more popular now that he’s gone versus when he was alive.  Seems like daily we are learning more about him.

A lot of Tyler Perry fans are upset over his casting of Kim Kardashian in his upcoming movie “The Marriage Counselor.”  It’s a film about faith, forgiveness and healing power of God.  I get it. My beef is calling her a role model for the younger generation.  They say people look up to her.