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November 12, 2009

Chris Brown Continues to Do Interviews Why??? Brown tapes BET and Wendy Williams Show

If done quietly, Chris Brown could ease back into the game with less shame. Let's face it many have come before and will come after this young man. But no, somebody in Camp Brown thinks it to be a good thing if he talks rather than sing. Frankly I'm appalled.

Brown's demeanor and responses in an interview FAILS. Unfortunately our young people don't know this because we fail to tell them much of anything. So they go around looking like boo boo the fool.

The performer has a few stops planned this week including the Wendy Williams Show. Wendy, all be it entertainment, has a motto for our young women which she's spouts nearly daily as find a rich guy, get prenupted and preggo to paraphrase. Never mind her being a woman of a certain age, got to dumb it down when its all about pulling in that gold mining demographic. Brown is schedule to appear on William's Friday show which we think is taped.

He also taped an episode of 106 & PARK on Tuesday, November 10 which will air on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 6 P.M. (check local listings). The singer was interviewed by 106 & PARK co-host Rocsi Diaz who's name pops up in other drama. We digress.

From BET: On being questioned about his sincerity in previous interviews: "...I just feel like at the end of the day I'm human...I can only tell you how I personally feel...I can't make everybody love me, but I can just try... and I can honestly say that I am sorry."

Brown appears too young and seems almost unaware as to where he fits in the cycle of violence that he is now very much a part. How do we know the cycle is broken? His reaction and response to the mere mention of Rihanna by his interviewers would probably cause concern from any domestic violence judge.

Everybody can't be saints. But we're suppose to learn from our mistakes. Again this seems to be the case of camp full of yes people who care not if the client is healed and safe. We keep hearing some say Brown like others media grabbing mistake making celebrities (Michael Vick), should be allowed to earn a living. Earning a living is one thing. Being the celebrity guest on a TV show is another. Failing at said guest appearances should be the end of the road. Don't talk just sing and grow. It doesn't have to be public.

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November 11, 2009

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to Broadcast Nationally For the First Time on Public Television Beginning December 4th

National Christmas Tree lighting in Washington

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announced today public television stations nationwide will broadcast the 2009 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony across the country for the first time. In partnership with WETA, Washington, D.C.'s flagship public broadcasting station, public television stations will begin airing the 60-minute lighting ceremony on Friday, December 4th and continue throughout the holiday season. Viewers are invited to check their local public station schedules for exact broadcast dates and times.

In addition, the public will be able to view the lighting ceremony live, as it happens, on Thursday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. EST/2:00 p.m. PST at www.thenationaltree.org. The public is also invited to visit the interactive site now and throughout the holiday season to experience all the behind-the-scenes festivities of the event from the story of the first National Christmas Tree to the one-of-a-kind ornaments made each year by ordinary Americans to hang on 56 trees -- one for every U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia. Visitors to the site may also create their own customized, interactive e-card for the holidays.

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November 11, 2009

Pew Identifies 10 Most Troubled States in Fiscal Peril Like California | Pew Center on the States

A report released November 11, 2009 by the Pew Center on the States shows that some of the same pressures that have pushed California toward economic disaster are wreaking havoc in a number of other states, with potentially damaging consequences for the entire country. Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin join California as the 10 most troubled states, according to Pew's analysis, Beyond California: States in Fiscal Peril.

These states' budget troubles can have significant repercussions for their residents: higher taxes or fees; layoffs or furloughs of state workers; longer waits for public services; more crowded classrooms; higher college tuition and less support for the poor or unemployed. They also pose challenges for the nation as a whole. Together, the 10 states account for more than one-third of America's population and economic output. And actions taken by state governments to balance their budgets--such as tax increases and drastic spending cuts--can slow down the country's recovery.

"A challenging mix of economic, political and money-management factors have pushed California to the brink of insolvency. But while California often takes the spotlight, other states are facing hardships just as daunting," said Susan Urahn, managing director of the Pew Center on the States. "Decisions these states make as they try to navigate the recession will play a role in how quickly the entire nation recovers."

In the report, Pew's researchers identified factors that have contributed significantly to California's difficulties, then determined the degree to which other states are experiencing the same challenges. These factors are: (1) loss of state revenues; (2) the relative size of budget gaps; (3) increasing joblessness; (4) high foreclosure rates; (5) legal obstacles to balanced budgets--specifically, a supermajority requirement for tax increases or budget bills and (6) poor money-management practices.

Pew scored all 50 states using the best available data as of July 31, 2009.

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November 11, 2009

Photo BookBuzz: Photographer Mark Liddell speaks during the Mark Liddell book

LOS ANGELES, CA: Photographer Mark Liddell speaks during the Mark Liddell book party for EXPOSED: 10 Years in Hollywood held at a private residence on November 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Mark Liddell)

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November 11, 2009

Photo BookBuzz: Andre Agassi holds his first public appearance and book signing for his autobiography Open

Las Vegas, Nevada - Andre Agassi. Andre Agassi holds his first public appearance and book signing for his autobiography Open: An Autobiography at the Encore Theater inside the Wynn Las Vegas. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia

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November 11, 2009

BookBuzz: Prestigious literature prize Prix Renaudot and Goncourt in Paris

Author Marie Ndiaye speaks to the press after being awarded with the 2009 prestigious literature prize Prix Goncourt for his book Trois Femmes Puissantes in Paris, France on November 2, 2009. Photo by Denis Guignebourg/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

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November 11, 2009

BookBuzz: I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Gifts, Decorations, and Recipes that Use Less and Mean More

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Author Anna Getty attends the book party launch for Anna Getty's I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Gifts, Decorations, and Recipes that Use Less and Mean More at Environment LA on November 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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November 11, 2009

PhotoBuzz: Sharon Quinn Strikes a Pose at The 2009 Emery Awards - Red Carpet

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Sharon Quinn attends The 2009 Emery Awards and 30th Anniversary of the Hetrick-Martin Institute at Cipriani, Wall Street on November 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Macy's)

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November 11, 2009

Most Unusual Requests or Suggestions Hiring Managers Received Begs the Question - What Are You Doing in the Workplace?

CareerBuilder Survey Reveals the Most Unusual Requests or Suggestions Hiring Managers Received

Businessman sleeping in cluttered cubicle

Hiring managers nationwide took some time to bring levity to the workplace in a new CareerBuilder survey. More than 2,900 shared the most memorable requests or recommendations they have received in the office suggestion box. Responses included:

Request to allow people to change clothes in their cubicles.
Request to add a tanning bed to the break room.
Request to put beer in the vending machine.
Request that jail time be covered under family medical leave.
Request to institute bikini Fridays.
Request to only be required to work during daylight hours because employee is scared of the dark.
Request for a special smoking area for medical marijuana.
Request that the HR person wear nicer shoes.
Request for more time off to pursue side business as a clown.
Request to replace his desk with a futon so employee could lay down and work.
Request that the lactation room with gliding chair be used for naps, so everyone can use it.
Request to install a swimming pool for employees to use.
Request to have the team meeting to be held in Hawaii.

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November 10, 2009

PhotoBuzz: People's Choice Awards 2010 - Nomination Announcement

10 November 2009 - Beverly Hills, California - Sofia Vergara. People's Choice Awards 2010 - Nomination Announcement Press Conference held At The SLS Hotel. Photo Credit: Kevan Brooks/AdMedia

Follow the Buzz via Queen Latifah is set to host again for this
year's People's Choice Awards 2010!

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