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The Ladies in Red Assuming that these ladies are not strolling through the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, doing step routines, and distracting the flow of those around them while oop-ing ad nauseum—as they are wont to do at collegiate social functions—all The Buzz can do is tip our hat on a job well done. We all need help…

In an interview with Dr. Phil, Nadya Suleman, baby mama of a fourteen, admits that adding eight to her half dozen was probably not the best idea in the world. Thankfully, she has a plan. What’s that plan? She’ll tell you: You Know What? Maybe Fourteen Was Overdoing It 33 years old with no job…

Here’s an outstanding comment from Buzzonian trill, fran0495, regarding The Buzz’s thoughts on Jonah Weiner’s article on Slate regarding Barack Obama’s presidency and what it will mean for the state of hip-hopracy: I love that you draw attention to the obvious differences between Barack Obama and 50 cent. But the most glaring flaw in the slate article…

Not everyone is in love with the stimulus package and what makes our nation great is that you can peaceful organize to display your discontent when you don’t like something—provided you get the permits and such. Dissent is what makes this country great and since no one seems to care about the anti-stimulus package protests,…

Below is a new article on The American Prospect, Terence Samuel discusses how the green jobs initiative may help to bridge the chasm between the labor and environmental movements. A Good Working Environment Going green is for lovers.

Stompin’ in My Air Force One A well-articulated and thought out article. The Buzz only has a bit o’ quibble: “Obama’s rise might weaken the position of those less explicitly political MCs, for instance, who rap about the allure of the drug trade in neighborhoods low on viable careers, or those whose gangsta tales make an…

What a week it has been. Earlier in the Cherry Pickin’ post, The Buzz detailed the Obama Cut. Below is the transcript from the President’s address to Congress. Give it a read while Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes let you know what time it is. The President’s Address to the Congress Wake Up, Everybody –…

The Clip: Managing Madea The Buzz can in no way, shape, or form knock Tyler Perry’s hustle. He is a self-made millionaire whose success and prosperity is based largely on shrewd business savvy and loyalty; loyalty to the fan base who support him because of the stories he tells. The reason he has been able to move…

The New York Times: Obama’s Iraq Pullout Plan Gains GOP Support, Hell Freezing Over TBT: Hm. Perhaps the President really can get somewhere with this “purpling” of the government. Or maybe they’re just biding their time. The Washington Post: Pondering a Newspaper Bailout, Constitution Sighs TBT: Going against the spirit of the free market is…

Some time in the not too distant future, some enterprising opera company is going to present a work by a hoops-loving composer based on the life of former New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury. In fact, with the latest chapter in Marbury’s star-crossed saga—his exit from the Knicks after the world’s longest buyout negotiation—and his…