http://urbanviewsweekly.com Newspaper Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:05:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/454 by Jaynee Sasso     Excellent credit is definitely a worthwhile goal. The credit crunch is well underway and has placed a lot of attention on those individuals with poor credit, who some say are partly to blame for the present credit crisis. We never know what the future holds but I suspect ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/452 by Erika Townsend     “Mommy, look! Fire in the sky,” my daughter recently exclaimed with excitement as she pointed to the fall foliage. One of the things I love most about Richmond is the divine show that she puts on right before the winter. With all of the bright red, orange, yellow ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/450   It’s that pivotal moment of any holiday dinner: turkey carving time. This year, instead of letting someone else steal your thunder, be the life of the party by learning how to carve like a pro. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have an attractive platter of delicious turkey to ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/448 Compiled by Sarah Gould from interviews with Amos Pierre, Ashmore Hyndman, Christopher Coleman, Idris Robinson, Michael Tucker, Timothy James, Romell Floyd, Angel Lopez, Travis McLeod, Jamaa, Trey, T’Quan, John’Trell, Jalon   In 1991, two premier organizations partnered to meet the need of African-American boys across the nation. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/445   Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/430   Doug Wilder knows something about historic firsts. In 1985, after serving several terms as a Virginia Senator, Wilder ran for lieutenant governor. It was a position many said he could not win, but Virginians elected him. Four years later, he ran for Governor and became the first elected African American ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/432 Harvest at Hand: Autumn and Winter Pears As the leaves change colors and nights grow longer, luscious pears appear at farmer’s markets and grocery stores. While shoppers spot Bartlett pears as early as late summer, the peak of pear season is in fall and winter.   Types of Pears Bartlett is the most common ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/434 By Linda Pate   The holiday is quickly approaching and I want to share with you my book picks for great gifts for children. It’s time to turn off the television and get back to reading. Why not give a basket of books for the holiday?   Listen First How often do you sit quietly ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/439   Advised early on by his father that real estate was a wise career, particularly for an African American, Eddie L. Jackson, Jr. was recently made a Senior Associate at CB Richard Ellis, the largest commercial real estate firm in the world. “This is an honor and testament to the theory ... http://urbanviewsweekly.com/archives/443