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01.5.09 The First Family Gets Ready For School 01.3.09 “Holly Weerd - Electricity Showroom (Mixtape)” 01.3.09 “What’s G”: Lil’s Wayne’s Gatorade Commercial 01.2.09 Soula Boy attackers speak out!!!!!!!!!! 01.2.09 “Soulja Boy disses Nas: blames MC for death of Hip-Hop” 12.31.08 “Republican Magic” 12.30.08 Colin Munroe: Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero (Mixtape) 12.30.08 Lance Gross proposes to Eva Marcille 12.23.08 “Advantage” 12.23.08 Homosexuals, the Black Community and Barack Obama: A Triangulation Cross-fire of Bad Relations

DOPE HOROSCOPE january 1 – january 7 Cuba Gooding Jr.’s key themes this year will involve learning or improving skills, enhancing his communication abilities and embracing new ideas.

SPACE INVASIONS color trends: decorating with orange Add a burst of energy to your space with this season’s color trend — orange.

STYLE FOLIO fashion forecast 2009 Featured on runways throughout Fashion Week, these trendy threads and closet classics are sure to keep all eyes on you in 2009.

BLUE TOAST in the spirit If you know that the person you’re shopping for is a connoisseur of top shelf liquors — why not give a bottle of cheer and a party favor?

BOLD BEAUTY new year, new skin: vanish the blemish Getting rid of blemishes comes down to creating a healthy skin care routine.

HEALTH 5 Ways to Stay Positive and Change Your Mood Let’s face it; ups and downs are a normal part of everyday life. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, financial downturn or employment struggles, we all experience the blues...

SPORTS Top 5 Sports Questions of 2009 There were numerous triumphs, tragedies and unforeseen occurrences in sports during the year that was 2008

THEORIES 7 other poets who could have been chosen to speak at Obama’s Inauguration Obama had a wealth of wondrous wordsmiths from which he was able to make his choice for the occasion. 3 African American Ministers who played prominent roles in past presidential inaugurations Caldwell’s first prayer caused controversy because he closed the benediction with...

ARCADE NCAA Basketball 09 Everything from team mascots to authentic school arenas are accurately portrayed.

PUB PAGE renew yourself The New Year is a time for new beginnings.

RIDES new year’s predictions part 1 In this week’s edition of rides, ro explores the standout SUV, pickup truck and van for 2009.

TRAVEL All Aboard!! Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas This floating oasis recently made its inaugural Caribbean voyage this past November