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[Justine]

Eugenia wrote: "Then this must be new because she's president and they are getting new pledges. She's daughter to the DJ Shadoe Stevens. "

what are you talking about eugenia?

[Justine]

Do you know shadoe stevens has been married to a black woman for well over 20 years. he can woo me with that voice any day or night

[Arch , Mod]

Casey (Spencer Grammer) the girl that plays Amberleigh (Amber Stevens) best friend is Kesley Grammer daughter. I knew when I have first started watching the show, her last name looked familiar. So, one day, I've went to the Greek website and read up on the actors and actress and that's how I found out Kelsey was her father.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

I had heart that Shadoe Stevens was married to a Black woman years ago. I'm glad they are still together.

[Arch , Mod]

You would be surprise who is married to a black woman.There's a cute doctor on Grey's Anatomy, who's Italian. I want to say. He's married to a black woman in real life.

I don't watch Grey's Anatomy.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

I stopped watching it.

[Arch , Mod]

His name is Justin Chambers

[CaliGirlRae, Mod Squad]

Shatner and the first IR kiss on tv. "Big to-do about nothing."

[Arch , Mod]

I guess that a lot of teen shows display interracial, because a lot of kids are into interracial pairing. They would probably jump into an interracial pairing faster than an older person.

[LaVerne]

Eugenia wrote: "Yea, kids are more open nowadays and that's awesome. With the internet these kids are friends with other kids all around the world, they get exposure to a lot more. "

That's true. My kids are perfect blends of two races and cultures. It makes them open to more possibilities. I think that gives them a greater chance of recognizing love when they see it because they will have no preconceived notions about what 'the one' should look like. Only what should be in his heart.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

That sounds ideal, LaVerne.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

No kidding. But also consider how much crap they have to deal with that we didn't. Peer pressure is always bad, but I didn't get peer pressure to go to sex parties and do oral and worse so I wouldn't get made fun of. Nowadays kids have to deal with this crap all the time.

[Arch , Mod]

Adults have an interracial world open too.

[LaVerne]

That's true Eugenia. Travel for anyone can be fun. If for no other reason you go to a new place with new people. And frankly travel outside of the US can be eye opening in many ways.

[new_user]

I couldn't agree more, Eugenia. I think that's great that you encourage your neices and nephews to travel. With globalization as it is and the US's fingers in so many pies (LOL), I think it's irresponsible not to incorporate a more global education in schools, presumably future leaders and politicians. I think it's incumbent upon anyone who can afford it to try and travel. It's fun, yeah, but more importantly, it is eye-opening as LaVerne said and the experience can't be compared. Textbooks just don't cut it.

For example, I think the current US president's exposure to different cultures in his youth can only help him as an actor on the global stage. He has a much broader view of the world.

[Justine]

Eugenia wrote: "I don't think peer pressure has changed much, it's just in a new form. Their will always be peer pressure, I know they are exposed to a lot more than I was but good parenting can help kids deal wit..."

as someone who has been all over the world, i heartly endorse traveling

[Arch , Mod]

Everyone doesn't have the money to travel. I still think that people should learn about other people. Thank goodness for the library. I feel that a person can travel around the world, by going to the library.

I like meeting and talking to new people. That's one of my reasons for going to forums, groups, and even chatting with people. I have met people from around the world.

[Arch , Mod]

I know that a person doesn't have to be wealthy to travel, but you do need money to travel. If I was to go somewhere far, I want to stay at a very nice hotel, not a cheap one. I want to be able to buy food too. I never forget, I've watched a special that Halle Berry done. She was in Paris, if I am not mistaken and she'd gone to McDonalds to buy a cheeseburger and that burger cost $5.00. I am not use to paying $5.00 for a burger. A dollar plus tax yes. Before they closed Astro World down, I've gone more than once and I wouldn't even buy their water. I don't believe in paying a lot of money for water. I think a bottle of water was like $2.00 or $3.00.

[new_user]

You won't see a flight to Europe for 200 bucks nowadays and outside the Western hemisphere, it's much higher. The last time I traveled to the Middle East I bought a roundtrip, coach-class for $2000. So it takes some saving, for sure. I wasn't implying it doesn't, but I think it should be a priority, where possible, for people who haven't gotten much exposure, never traveled, etc. As I said, books don't cut it.

I wouldn't consider Canada a very educational trip, considering it's very similar to the US. I wouldn't even consider it a very fun trip unless you like the nature. Niagara's nice.

[Arch , Mod]

I'm not saying that books will replace traveling. I'm saying that a person can travel around the world through books. You can learn about people, different cultures, etc.

The USA is a good vacation spot.

[PT]

Oh, the joys of travel. I need to go somewhere fun this summer. Any suggestions?

[Arch , Mod]

Eugenia,

Did I say that someone said that I said that books could replace traveling?

[new_user]

LOL. No, I don't have anything against Canada. It's cool and all, but speaking of travel as a means to explore experiences and cultures outside your usual bubble-- Canada's not the way to do it, LOL. Vancouver's a very nice place to live, but it's not that exciting, imo, if you want to experience something different. May as well go to Orlando, LOL.

And yeah, why eat burgers when traveling? LOL. Sort of defeats the purpose, LOL.

Are you getting those tickets from a travel agency, Eugenia?

[Arch , Mod]

New_User,

If a person like a certain food, they will eat it no matter where they are at. Well, some people will. I am one of them.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

Eugenia wrote: "I saw a ticket to London for 268 bucks not two months ago and that was round trip. So, they're out there. My friend would go to germany all the time for like 300 or 400 round trip. I went to Housto..."

My sister has a life long love affair with Canada. We should take the train into Canada from Washington. Can you do that, Eugenia?

I am in love with the United Kingdom. I'd love to spend two weeks just there. Scotland calls my name. Also Ireland, Wales, and of course, England.

[Justine]

new_user wrote: "LOL. No, I don't have anything against Canada. It's cool and all, but speaking of travel as a means to explore experiences and cultures outside your usual bubble-- Canada's not the way to do it, LO..."

For travel prices -airlines, hotels etc. Can I suggest Kayak.com. It's what's called known as a meta search engine. It will check all of the sites and give you the results. it therefore cuts down on you having to check so many websites for a good deal

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

Eugenia wrote: "Usually people take the ferry in. I'm not sure about the train.
London is nice, although right now it's the most expensive place in the world.

--I wonder why that is. Hmm.

[new_user]

Thanks for the tip, Justine! Any other sites you guys recommend? I already know the big ones: Priceline, Hotwire, Travelocity, etc. Eugenia, you'd better dish out after all that talk about cheap tickets, LOL. ;)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

I hope to make a trip somewhere next year. Maybe Alaska, Canada or United Kingdom. I should have two weeks vacation and hopefully some savings to work with.

[Arch , Mod]

You own a laptop, right Danielle? Travel with it, to write. You'll never know, who might be nosy and want to see what you are writing. I am talking male wise.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

Oh I definitely take my laptop with me on the road, but I don't take it out. There's a thought though. That's why I've been dl so many ebooks lately (and other reasons).

[Arch , Mod]

That's one of the reasons why I wanted to buy a laptop, so whenever I trial I can bring it with me to do some writing.I don't own one. I am thinking hard about buying one. I don't like they keyboard and mouse on a laptop.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

You can buy an optical mouse. I am glad I got a laptop because being on the road can be lonely. But I can talk to my friends online or just hang out.

[Arch , Mod]

The keyboard is too flat for me.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

yes, laptops have gone done a lot. I got mine for about $600 and it's pretty good. It's an ACER.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

You can do pretty good sometimes. I had to load Microsoft Office on mine and virus software, but it had most of what I needed. I mainly wanted a good computer for watching movies and doing multimedia stuff. I write and that's mainly what I do on my computer. I might use Excel or Power Point. Nothing too fancy.

[new_user]

This is actually an ideal time to buy laptops, especially if your computer needs are basic. Prices have gone down. A couple months back, Best Buy was selling a decent one for $350. Just make sure the casing is tough enough to withstand some jostling (i.e. no plastic) and the battery life is long (my biggest peeve with laptops; they're not all that portable that way, LOL.)

[new_user]

Have you guys seen the Where the Hell is Matt? videos, btw? I love those.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

What is Where the Hell is Matt? Is it online?

[new_user]

Yep, Youtube. It's actually a video about with this guy that's traveled the world. It's kind of inspiring because to me it highlights the similarities of people around the world.

Here's his 2008 trip. He also has a site, of course: wherethehellismatt.com.

[Justine]

I want to go to the Maldives and the seychelles and croatia and i want to go in style as well.

[Justine]

new_user wrote: "This is actually an ideal time to buy laptops, especially if your computer needs are basic. Prices have gone down. A couple months back, Best Buy was selling a decent one for $350. Just make sure t..."

Oh i got me a Dell last year for less than $500.00

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

new_user wrote: "Yep, Youtube. It's actually a video about with this guy that's traveled the world. It's kind of inspiring because to me it highlights the similarities of people around the world.

Here's his 2008 ..."

I'll check it out. Thanks.

[new_user]

Yeah, he goes everywhere, a ton of landmarks. It's great. :)

Eugenia wrote: "Oh i got me a Dell last year for less than $500.00...."

Yeah, the technology took one of the biggest hits with the economy because they're luxury items so it's a buyer's market.

[CaliGirlRae, Mod Squad]

Did anyone catch Hawthorne? I just noticed it premiered this week and it looks to have a previous IR (Jada's late husband) and a possible potential IR with Michael "yum yum" Vartan if the little birdies that whispered in my ear are correct. Looks like it's going to be a good show based on the promo.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

I forgot to watch it. I was watching NCIS. It looks like a good show.

[Arch , Mod]

I forgot to record Saving Grace that night. I wasn't home, when it came on and I didn't think about it, until Wednesday.

I've missed Butch.

[Justine]

forgot that it has started. are they going to do a repeat? i haven't been watching much tv

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

Arch wrote: "I forgot to record Saving Grace that night. I wasn't home, when it came on and I didn't think about it, until Wednesday.

I've missed Butch."

Sorry you missed your Boo, Arch. I think they repeat Saving Grace.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

Justine wrote: "forgot that it has started. are they going to do a repeat? i haven't been watching much tv"

They may repeat it. TNT likes to repeat shows.