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Cheryl Petratos
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- Chicago, IL
- United States
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I am an avid reader and love, love, love African-American romance!!!
- My Birthdate:
- November 27
- My Birthplace:
- Chicago
- My Hometown:
- ChiTown!
- My Favorite Website:
- http://myspce.com/chitowncheryl
- My Favorite Foods:
- Anything Italian, Greek...some good fried chicken...or corn! If it's smaller than me and can't run...I'll eat it! LOL!
- My Favorite Beverages:
- Diest Pepsi w/Lime, a shot of good Tequila!
- My Favorite Sweets:
- I'm diabetic...so sweet are not for me! but when I could...anything chocolate!
- My Favorite People:
- my fellow readers and writers! People w/no hidden agenda....people who are creative...and think outside the box!!
- My Favorite Books:
- When I'm with you,When a man loves a woman, Better Than...anything by Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Francis Ray, LaConnie Taylor-jones, Rocehlle Alers....the list could go on forever!!!
- My Favorite Movies:
- The Color Purple,Fried Green Tomatoes, any foreign and/or indy film
- My School or Alma Mater:
- Columbia College Chicago
- My Career:
- Social Worker
- My Accomplishments:
- Just being a good person...that deserves to be acknowledged...and it's hard work!
- Why I'm Here:
- Personal, Professional, To Network, To Make Friends, To Share Ideas, To Learn, To Change the World
- My Passion:
- Life! People,Books, Writing,Art,Music...just experiencing a new day!!!
- My Hopes:
- World Peace...a president whose good for this country..no matter what his/her color..the comeback of the family unit...less kids on the streets....
- My Dreams:
- Sama as My Hopes
- What Else?:
- I don't know! Sometimes I think I THINK too much!LOL! Is there such a thing?!
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TPL Member Blog Spolight: Featuring TPL Member "AngeeThePoet" and her writings— thanks for your contributions to the Community!
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Congratulations to Keith B. on his new book cover!
Thanks to Chester Elmore for this amazing artwork.
Thanks to Slain for this glorious add— One Love indeed!!! 
Thanks to Gary Williams for this great book cover! Nice job!!!
NPR's All Thing's Considered
Congress Watches Obama's Afghan Speech
President Obama outlined his strategy for Afghanistan on Tuesday, announcing he was sending an addition 30,000 troops to the country. The decision comes at a difficult time for many congressional lawmakers who see the war as a no-win quagmire.Examining Obama's Afghan Strategy
President Obama announced he is sending an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, a long-awaited response to a request made by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in the country. Tom Bowman and Don Gonyea of NPR, Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Bing West, retired Marine and a former assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan, Matthew Continetti, of The Weekly Standard, and E.J. Dionne, columnist for The Washington Post, offer their insight on the various aspect of the president's speech.Obama's Afghan Strategy Examined
— President Obama said Tuesday that the 30,000 additional troops for Afghanistan will deploy in the first part of 2010, warning that global security was at stake. Matthew Continetti, associate editor of The Weekly Standard, and E.J. Dionne, columnist for The Washington Post, offer their insight.Excerpts From President's Speech
A recap of President Obama's speech in which he said that the 30,000 additional troops for Afghanistan will deploy in the first part of 2010. He said he had asked U.S. allies in Afghanistan to back the effort with more troops, warning that global security was at stake. The president said the additional troops will allow the U.S. and its allies to begin withdrawing troops in July 2011.Obama Sends 30,000 More Troops To Afghanistan
President Obama outlined Tuesday his strategy for Afghanistan, announcing 30,000 additional troops for the country. Max Boot, senior fellow for National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, offers his insight.Obama Outlines Afghan Strategy
President Obama outlined his strategy for Afghanistan Tuesday at a speech from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.Obama Announces 30,000 More Troops For Afghanistan
President Obama said Tuesday that the 30,000 additional troops for Afghanistan will deploy in the first part of 2010. He said he had asked U.S. allies in Afghanistan to back the effort with more troops, warning that global security was at stake. The president said the additional troops will allow the U.S. and its allies to begin withdrawing troops in July 2011.Military Aspect Of Obama Plan Examined
President Obama said he had asked U.S. allies in Afghanistan to back the effort with more troops, warning that global security was at stake. Obama's plan involves more robust training of the Afghan military.GM CEO Resigns
General Motors' CEO Fritz Henderson resigned Tuesday after eight months at the helm of the largest U.S. automaker. The company's chairman, Ed Whitcare, will serve as interim CEO.Army Medevac Teams Fight For Afghan Hearts, Minds
Chief Warrant Officer Jim Drake,a medevac helicopter pilot, flies in the most dangerous conditions to save injured soldiers and Afghans — regardless of what side they're on.Forums
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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 Sep. 1, 2008.
obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate
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why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee
ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...
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Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies
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iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!
7. Pioneers! O Pioneers! - "Birds of Passage" - The University Players
Pioneers! O Pioneers! - "Birds of Passage" by The University Players from the album Selections from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass1. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas2. All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) - Spike Jones
All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) by Spike Jones from the album Greatest Hits9. There Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! - Dr. Demento
There Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! by Dr. Demento from the album 20th Anniversary Collection: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time3. Welcome Christmas - The Who Village Choir
Welcome Christmas by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas6. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello
Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First4. Welcome Christmas (Reprise) - The Who Village Choir
Welcome Christmas (Reprise) by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas8. They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-haaa! - Napoleon XIV
They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-haaa! by Napoleon XIV from the album The Second Coming5. Trim Up the Tree - The Who Village Choir
Trim Up the Tree by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas10. Blue Christmas - John Boy & Billy
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Thanks so much for the b-day wishes! Today was the first day that electricity was restored to my home after hurricane Ike. So that was the greatest b-day gift a girl could ever have . . . .ROFLMBO!!! Again thank you and have an awesome weekend!
Your are most welcome! I am soooo tardy w/my Yahoo groups! I really wish I had more time to contribute to the coversations, but I love reading them!That's what happens when you belong to so many! But I love them all!
I am so glad to hear that you have everything under control and are ready. I know you Texas women can handle anything! You make sure to keep you and your family safe! I'm just getting into "The Grits", which I love by the way! We'll talk again soon!
Stay safe,
Cheryl
Thanks so much for thinking of me sis! Yes, hurricane Ike is headed my way. But we have secured our home and ready to withstand the winds and rain expected with this system.
thanks for letting me kno Wil....any suggestions about music downloading?
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can help you!!! :-) Wil/TPL
Go check out the discussion Harlem Writer's has going on on his blog:
http://harlemwriter.blogspot.com/2008/08/virtual-book-tour-what-do-men-want.html.
Much love,
LaConnie
Not only do you love to read, but you're nice, too!!
Welcome to the Urban Book Lounge.
((((((((((HUGS!!!))))))))))
Much love,
LaConnie
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