SdB eZine – Monday, January 22, 2007

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!

What’s Happening:

Hillary Clinton made it known over the weekend that she is throwing her hat into the ‘08 race for President. The Senator made the big announcement on the heels, and in a similar fashion as  Senator Barack Obama.  Clinton jumped into the fray with the words “I’m in” along with  a video  posted on her website.  Clinton’s announcement puts her in a big Democratic crowd of candidates.

In a statement released Saturday, Obama said: “Senator Clinton is a good friend and a colleague whom I greatly respect. I welcome her and all the candidates, not as competitors, but as allies in the work of getting our country back on track.”

A win by Clinton would make her not only the first woman to serve as president but also the first spouse of a former president to do so. A win by Obama, would make him the first African-American to win America’s top post.   New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, also a Democrat, announced his bid on Sunday, one that could make him the first Latino president.  All we can say at the SdB eZine is: Power to the People, Viva La Raza and You Go Girl!

Speaking of trailblazers …For the first time in NFL history not one but TWO African-American coaches will lead their respective teams in a bid to be the NFL Champion.

The Chicago Bears, led by Lovie Smith started the day by crushing the New Orleans Saints 39-14. Later head coach, Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 38-34 after being down 21-3 in the 1st quarter.  By winning, The AFC and NFC championships the Colts and Bears will play each other in the upcoming Super Bowl. 

Tony Dungy, who had a fighting chance last season, was derailed by the tragic suicide death of his son, right when the team was on it’s way to a perfect season.  In a fitting tribute Coach Dungy and the Colts were able to come back from the heartbreak of last season and pound their way to a spot in the Superbowl, where many believe they should have been last year.

This will be the first time in history that a black coach has led a team in the NFL’s top contest! The Super Bowl will be broadcast live from Miami, Florida on Sunday February 4th.  All we can say at the SdB eZine is: This is a sign people, this our year, ya hear!!!

 ….In other news.  Yahoo UK is reporting that Michael Jackson’s brother Randy Jackson has been hospitalized in Switzerland after suffering a heart attack. Randy, nicknamed Little Randy, is the ninth out of ten children and is the youngest son in the Jackson family. No news has been reported on his condition and the picture accompanying the story is that of American Idol judge Randy Jackson no relation to the above Jackson clan…we’ll keep you posted as the story develops.

 ….Actress Tia Mowry told People Magazine that she got engaged to her boyfriend of six years, actor Cory Hardrict, on Christmas day.”He surprised me in front of my entire family,” says Mowry, 28, who starred with twin sister Tamera on the 1994-1999 WB series Sister, Sister and is now on the CW comedy The Game.

 Which brings us to…

 On TV:  Monday was the night for TV for us at the SdB eZine and many like us but with the return of American Idol the calendar has shifted! But don’t worry all is not lost there’s still excitement to be found on the prelude to the seasons best two days.  Of course Heroes’ returns tonight on NBC, many of you are poised to pick-up where the series left off a little while ago, however if you are like us and the moment has passed, here are a few other suggestions: The NUMBER 1 pick for Monday’s is the CW series mentioned above, starring Tia Mowery. The Game is another “Frasier“ hit. Yes Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet productions is bank rolling yet another urban comedy–we are starting to wonder what is up with that and as soon as we stop laughing we’ll investigate.  In the meantime check it out and tell us what you think!  The Game on the CW at 9:30 p.m. right after the other Grammnet hit production Girlfriends.  

On SdB: Obama and others have gotten the people talking. Yes politics and the 08 race is the buzz on the board.  The Golden Globes also has the members talking, okay more like critiquing but hey that’s what we like to do!  In less interesting news it seems that are newest complainer kicked rocks–On the front side of course, remember our motto: they never leave and they always read!–after a barrage of comments went back and forth in the poster protection room. The “Noahette” was last seen licking its wound and fishing for sympathy to an almost completely silent response.  It would seem that the apparent absence of its trusty sidekick is having effect on someone’s confidence. You can check it all out here: SdB Forum.

There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web.   In an effort not to be out done we’re also featuring WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!!  

Today’s link: pimphats.com This site is the one stop shop spot for all your pimping needs…complete with grills, canes, suits and hats <insert rolleyes here>.  The sad part is that it is a mockery of us and our communities.  We are all for free enterprise and everybody getting their chance at the American dream here at SdB but this is exploitation by the white man at OUR expense. Don’t let them get rich off of US!

 That’s all yall!