REVIEW: Mooz-Lum (2010)

When writer-director Qasim Basir penned Mooz-Lum, he had a particular message in mind. His attempt to capture the various facets of the inner workings of a Muslim family trying to live and grow in this Christian society is fascinating and will bring tears to your eyes.As we follow the story of Tariq (Evan Ross), Safiyah (Nia Long), Hassan (Roger Smith) and his young, impressionable little sister Taqua (Kimberley Drummond) we are introduced to a family trying to hold on to their religious roots in...

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JCPenny Offers Returning Veterans Free Clothing

"Welcome Heroes" Campaign Helps Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to Ease Transition from Combat to CareerPLANO, Texas, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest non-profit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, are joining forces to provide America's newest generation of military veterans with more than $1 million in apparel and footwear to start new civilian...

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Your World News Report - October 20, 2011

President Obama Announces Jobs Bill To Employ VeteransPresident Obama has introduced a bill that is set to be voted on by the US Congress that will retain teachers and emergency workers.READ MORESouth Korea Students Embrace The Digital Age With Digital TextbooksSouth Korea, a country that many claim has the most progressive education system in the world, has recently announced that by 2015 all classrooms will offer digital textbook learning.READ MOREThousands Protest Tibetan Oppression in ChinaMonks...

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She's Got Skillz: Heather Fay

Heather FayNew Haven, CTWife, Mother and MusicianHeather Fay caught the singing bug when she was just a little girl and her family and friends watched in delight as she developed her skill eventually venturing into songwriting. After teaching herself how to play the guitar Heather became a one woman band and continues to cultivate her love for creating music while enjoying the roles of wife and mother."The most amazing benefit from being a singer/songwriter is that I can share music with my children,"...

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EDITORIAL: Occupy Wall Street - Both Sides Of The Coin

By Te-Erika PattersonI was a bit hesitant to write my opinion about the Occupy Wall Street Protests that are spreading around the globe simply because I had no clear understanding of what the protestors wanted. Although the web blasted reports of mayhem and confusion and arrests and videos of women being hurt which angered me, I still had to figure out the point of the protests before I could voice an opinion.After lengthy conversations with many people I now have a general idea and here is my summary....

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EDITORIAL: Move Your Money

By Christina FerminPolitics & Society ColumnistThe recent announcement of big banks getting rid of free checking for customers has angered many consumers. The top 4 largest banks: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, CitiBank & Wellsfargo do not offer free checking without meeting some requirements. It amazes me that these banks, considered too big to fail, are charging their customers access to their own money. All of these banks are now charging minimum account fees, debit card fees and charging...

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