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  • BABy's World

    4 members Latest Activity: Jul 21, 2009 Creating a Poetic UNIVERSE one WORLD at a time, Join your world into mine.... Eclectic hot flows, spoken word, and just poetry Ya'll.....Join today…

  • Almaden Valley Community

    7 members Latest Activity: Apr 28, 2008 Whether you are affiliated to a sporting group, school (preschool/elementary/middle/high), a small business, parenting group, art group, and so on...…

  • Writers Marketing Network

    3 members Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2011 The Writers Network is a group for authors, poets, writers, book publishers, literary agents, marketing professionals, publicists, and other involved…

  • RIO DE JANEIRO CITY

    2 members Latest Activity: May 8, 2009 city of Rio de Janeiro The group is for those who love this wonderful city If you do not know will know Rio de Janeiro is the most

  • DeltaRowPikes

    18 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2010 For the Delta Rho chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha national fraternity at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon - dedicated to the memory of beloved…

  • Playdate O

    2 members Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2009

  • ROUND BROWN

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2009

  • Working From Home

    2 members Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2009 How to start your own home based business

  • PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA & THE PROPHECY

    4 members Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2009 IN MY OPINION....

  • UrbanWritten Poets

    6 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 Hello Everyone...Here is where you can submit your work and have it posted on UrbanWritten's Website for "Featured Poem" or join our forums to share…

  • African American Lit for Review

    5 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 A group that offers the best books by and/or about African Americans. Join if you'd like books to review or give away on your blog.

  • Happy Birthday, Tom!

    8 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 Happy Birthday, Dad! September 4th is a magical day - it is the 85th birthday of my father- and the birthday of my mother-in-law. Thomas Beirne and…

  • Staying Safe Online

    8 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012

  • Therapeutic Sharing

    26 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012

    The Therapeutic Sharing group is for those that would like to really vent, not only about the problems, but also, would like to share knowledge of…

  • Poets Passion

    42 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 Well, poetry was the first love of art I was introduced to when I was ten years old, and the rest is history. To me, It's the doorway to release…

  • Foodies

    10 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 For anyone who wants to talk about cooking, cooking tips, share receipes or share your favorite cookbook.

  • buddies by nina

    2 members Latest Activity: Mar 27, 2008 must be a friend of nina's 2 join this group. aka KIDS ONLY!!! invited only.

  • The Movie Lovers

    13 members Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012 For lovers of films. Feel free to talk about what movie you saw last and what you want to see next, whatever the genre.

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Toronto Mayor Dodges Accusations Of Crack Cocaine Use

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A Race Against Time To Find WWI's Last 'Doughboys'

In 2003, Richard Rubin set out to talk to every American veteran of World War I he could find. With help from the French, he tracked down dozens of centenarian vets and recorded their stories in a new book called The Last of the Doughboys.

Battered Jersey Shore Pins Recovery Hopes On Summer Season

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Obama: Sexual Assault Has No Place In The Military

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Week In Politics: Obama And Drone Strikes

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Book Review: 'Love Is Power, Or Something Like That'

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German Soccer Teams Face Off For League Championship

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So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies

Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the…Continue

Tags: bailout-plan, economic-crisis

Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Oct 31, 2008.

Remembering 9/11 6 Replies

I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite…Continue

Tags: centers, center, 911, September, 11

Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by James Miles Aug 21, 2011.

Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies

August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.

Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Aug 31, 2008.

obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate

A Trip of a Different KindMuch hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle…Continue

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug 15, 2008.

why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee

ANN COULTERJonathan Livingston ObamaI’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama,Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this isclean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.)Only white guilt could…Continue

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug 15, 2008.

Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHERby: David W. Johnson, Jr.Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one anotherIf we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do itAfrican Americans, wakeup…Continue

Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug 18, 2008.

There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future 2 Replies

Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!!Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation. It…Continue

Tags: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook

Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions. Last reply by nwabueze eleke Oct 22, 2010.

Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies

Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour!Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15thThose of you who have enjoyed his first novel, BLACK…Continue

Tags: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors

Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun 16, 2008.

iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!

7. I Will Not Let an Exam Result Decide My Fate (Extended Version) - Suli Breaks

I Will Not Let an Exam Result Decide My Fate (Extended Version) by Suli Breaks from the album I Will Not Let an Exam Result Decide My Fate (Extended Version) - Single

1. Blomster Små - Rolf Just Nilsen

Blomster Små by Rolf Just Nilsen from the album Barnas Viser 1

2. To This Day - Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long

To This Day by Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long from the album Remembrance Year

9. Where Have All the Children Gone? - Joseph Kerschbaum

Where Have All the Children Gone? by Joseph Kerschbaum from the album 1 of 29

3. Graduation March - Qitup

Graduation March by Qitup from the album Audio Tools

6. Why I Love Her - John Wayne

Why I Love Her by John Wayne from the album America, Why I Love Her

4. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello

Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First

8. Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy

Ballad of Bilbo Baggins by Leonard Nimoy from the album Spaced Out - The Best of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner

5. Sports Inspirational Speeches - Erich Schwer

Sports Inspirational Speeches by Erich Schwer from the album Sports Inspirational Speeches - Single

10. To This Day - Shane Koyczan

To This Day by Shane Koyczan from the album Shut Up and Say Something

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