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buzzz worthy. . . The White House issued a new state-by-state report on the estimated economic impact of the pending sequester on February 24. The report details what the White house calls  "the devastating impact" the sequester will have on jobs and middle class families across the country if Congressional Republicans fail to compromise to avert the sequester by March 1 st .   The potential for   economic collapse appears to be inevitable by the projections.    Click the link to your state below for details: 1.        Alabama          2.        Alaska          3.        Arizona          4.        Arkansas          5.        California ...

buzzz worthy. . . The constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1968 will be challenged in the high court today. At issue is whether the Act, which was established to prevent discrimination against Blacks in voting practices, is relevant in post-Jim Crow America.   Click here to find out what's at stake.

buzzz worthy. . . R&B singer Kandi Burress and Pastor/Gospel Singer Marvin Sapp have both opened up regarding harsh criticism about their collaboration on the song, “I Stay Prayed Up.” Burruss,  a Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member, addressed the debate about the song via her  blog  on Bravo's website.  Although she went into  recording the song expecting some people to judge her, the single mom thought some of the direct comments were "extreme." In reference to how she dealt with feedback that  crossed the line Burruss said: "   Can you believe a woman actually tweeted me and said, “Bi*#c@h you can’t praise my God”? . .  Thank God I don't let things get to me. I'm a very open and honest person. I say what I want to say when I want to say it. If I feel like doing something, I do it. I felt that I wanted to do this song, so I did, and I'm glad I did. This song is my testimony." Sapp reluctantly addressed critics  via a ru...

buzzz worthy. . . The 85th Annual Academy Awards were held in Hollywood at the Dolby Theatre on February 24.  Winners in the major categories are as follows: Actor in a Leadting Role ·          Bradley Cooper  in "Silver Linings Playbook" ·          Daniel Day-Lewis in "Lincoln" ·          Hugh Jackman  in "Les Misérables" ·          Joaquin Phoenix  in "The Master" Denzel Washington  in "Flight"   ·            Actor in a Supporting Role ·          Alan Arkin   in "Argo" ·          Robert De Niro   in "Silver Linings Playbook" ·          Philip Seymour Hoffman   in "The Master" ·...