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Cleary the rise of Barack Obama – a tall, tan, silver tongued dandy - from a scrappy community organizer enmeshed in the hurly burly of Chicago politics after law school, to the leading contender for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party as the race draws to an end, is the most dramatic development in the history of American politics. The uniqueness of this campaign lay

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Section:In the Newsby Michelle LinAt the age of 32, Kirk Jones aka Sticky Fingaz of the rap group Onyx has accomplished a lot in both his music and movie career. He first hit the scene with his cousin Fedro Starr at the age of 16 to form the multiplatinum selling rap duo Onyx, releasing hits like "Slam" and "Throw Ya Gunz." Early on, Sticky was determined to be an accomplished star not just in

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Question:I am 5'7'' and I weigh 185pds! I know I should be about 150pds. I had a trainer and I built too much muscle mass. I am still in the same size clothes that I was in when I was 160pds. I am not really large in person but I am heavier. How do I slim down? Jodie Fair (27 years old)Answer:Without knowing your body fat I would suggest eating 5 small meals a day high in protein and low carb's.

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Section: The Realby Michelle LinIn this age of fast food and fast life, it’s easy to get sidetracked by what’s convenient or marketed to you by the corporate food industry. However, with threats like cancer, heart disease, and even everyday stress, it's important to live a healthy lifestyle for yourself and for those around you.I have made a lot of changes in my life to get on my own

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Up Close with M-1/Dead Prezby Gabe DayWe are living in a time where teens are more into dance fads then current events and where the television tube portrays the lifestyles of the rich and famous through music videos while reality paints a whole different picture. Meanwhile, there are a few M.C.s who stay true to what is really going on. Some teens have the heart to go out in guns and glory

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Resisting the Temptation of Urban Fast Food by P.J.S. DoughertyIs a Big Mac an appetizer? If it is, then what’s the main course? Should we add a 4th meal between dinner and breakfast, as Taco Bell suggests? Despite the illuminating efforts of films like Super Size Me, the fast food industry continues to maximize profits by packing pounds on consumers. With advertising campaigns glorifying

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Up Close with James Brewer (preview)UF: Was basketball your first sport?JB: I started playing baseball, and then I got into basketball. I worked hard at it but not too hard though. School was my main focus. I went to Kingsborough and got into sports medicine. I then participated in a few basketball tournaments and began networking with people who opened the door to me going overseas. I had a

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