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“Archaeologist Claims To Find Nails From Jesus’ Cross”

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In 1990, Israeli archeologists excavating a 2,000-year-old burial cave, discovered two nails crafted by the Romans, but kept the discovery quiet. The two nails found are now prominently displayed in an Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

A canadian jouralist believes they may have tracked down two of the iron nails used to crucify Jesus to the cross.

In the segment “Nails of the Cross,” which will air on April 20 on the History Channel, host and producer Simcha Jacobovici attempts to discover why the researchers felt the nails were unimportant.

According to the Gospels, Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest who handed Jesus over to the Romans for crucifixion.

There’s a general scholarly consensus that the tomb where the nails were found likely belonged to Caiaphas. Nails at that time were a dime a dozen, but finding one in a tomb is exceedingly rare.

“Caiaphas is known for one thing only: the trial and Crucifixion of Jesus,” Jacobovici said. “He may have felt compelled to take these nails with him to his grave.”

There was also the belief among some ancient Jews that nails had healing powers “and were a ticket to the afterlife.”

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“There Is Talk Of A Government Shut Down”

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And what that means is, if lawmakers cannot reach an agreement on a bill to fund the government by April 8, a broad array of federal programs will come to a halt; pushing the economy further into a recession.

While we as Americans are facing so many other issues such as, a high unemployment rate, home prices falling, foreclosure crises, high gas prices, economic strains at home, the conflict in Libya and the struggles to survive; a prolonged federal shutdown would drain Americans’ confidence in their government. Plus the crisis in Japan have already made Americans worried.

And confidence in government have economic implications, it affects consumer spending, which drives about two-thirds of U.S. economy’s activity. Confidence also influences whether an entrepreneur will take out a loan to expand a business, or whether an investor will provide a fledgling company with capital. Even in the stock market, where trillions of dollars are at stake, investors’ decisions are often influenced by a feeling of confidence.

During the last major government shutdown, under President Bill Clinton, confidence dipped. The freeze began in December 1995 and lasted through January. The economic consequences, at that point, were minimal.

But this time around, a government shutdown would occur during a period of historic weakness, which in my opinion, is every republicans dream.

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“This AA Pioneer Is Today’s Mr. Fashionista”

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His name is Ira J. Perry, a stylist and the real definition of today’s fashionista.

Ira’s motto, which is one that he lives by, and that is “I am fashion”

“I really like connecting to people through clothing” Ira said during our phone conversation, “doctors do it by being hands on, some artist do it through song but for me it’s all about your wardrobe”.

“Wardrobe-ing someone through clothing is my thing because I have an eye for detail.” “Fashion is my life, my love and my passion.”

Ira works with both men and women within his clientele and as a straight man, he can appreciate styling both sexes however he said “He can always appreciate seeing a well-dressed sexy woman.”

Mr. Perry gravitated toward fashion because, fashion was his environment growing up as a kid.

We came from a well dressed family; which is why Ira can appreciate fashion and style.  

Mr. Fashionista is not only my cousin and my heart, but he drove his fashion point home, when he reminded me why, we love the movie “Mahogany” so much and how Diana Ross’ fashion was so on point! 

He talked about the fashion in that movie, particularly the scene when Tracy Chambers (Diana Ross’ character), walked into that fashion agency wearing the flared fitted dress, with the cape and wide brim hat; carrying a clutch wearing the pumps to match.

We both agreed, fashion such as Diana Ross’ wardrobe in Mahogany, may only be found today in thrift shops. Ira knows this, because he thrift shop (s) as often as he can.

Currently working in a corporate setting as a fashion consultant, Ira is based in New York city and affiliated with the Thomas Faison Agency.

He has previously worked with individuals such as, “Kiss the DJ”, “Master of the mix”, a recent reality series and many other high-end associates.

You can read more about Ira’s work and his creativity at his blogspots here and the morning dish – Both sites have been added to this forum.

Please join me in saluting, Ira Jacques Perry, as a modern-day pioneer and today’s fashionista!

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“He Was For Freedom, Peace And Equality”

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Today commemorates the birthday of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing the third Monday in January as the Martin Luther King National Holiday on Nov. 3, 1983. The first observance was Jan. 20, 1986; that year, 17 states also had official King holidays, including Illinois, which recognized King with a holiday in 1973, the first state to do so.

Today, the King holiday also is observed in more than 100 countries, according to The King Center.

In 1994, the meaning of King’s holiday shifted, as Coretta Scott King called for less of an emphasis on his life and more of a focus on his legacy. The mission was expanded to include volunteerism, interracial cooperation and youth anti-violence initiatives.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy was for freedom, peace and equality. In an excerpt from his famous “I Have A Dream Speech” Dr. King said:

“Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.”

“Let freedom ring. And when this happens, and when we allow freedom to ring—when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children—black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics—will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”

What will you do today in honor of Dr. King’s memory?