#RIP Lena Horne American Civil Rights Movement & Hollywood Legend 1917-2010
“She left the World a kinder place than she found it.”
My first memories of Lena Horne were of her visits to Sesame Street. Her silky voice & sweet smile made me wonder where such nice ladies came from? As I grew older I realized she was the SAME Lena Horne that I had watched in old black & white Hollywood movies & singing songs like “Stormy Weather” & “Man I love.” As an adult I began to look deeper into this Hollywood Icon realizing she was also one of America’s Civil Rights movement Icon’s too.
Using her musical God given talents, Ms. Horne was able to change the World’s views on segregation during World War II by refusing to perform where German POW’s were allowed to sit in front of African American service men. Many say her poignant voice & radiant charm was able to pierce the hearts of men that bullet nor blade could touch, changing the face of the Civil Rights Movement in the process. No longer were only prominent black men such Malcolm X and Martin Luther King standing up for change, women became empowered to enter the political forum.
5 year old Korean Pianist Yeh Eun has been blind since birth, according to her adoptive parents. Yeh Eun first began playing music at the age of 3 when she began playing a melody her mother had been singing throughout the day. Since then she has been able to to learn & play songs after only listening to them once.
My dear friend Mona Atkinson posted this video on FaceBook today with the caption,
“I guarantee you will be crying before this is over.”
Mona was 100% correct & I felt the need to share this amazing gift
with my entire Kimberanna.com family.
Thank you Mona for bringing this amazing footage into my life,
it has touched me & given me renewed hope.
Watching a child that had to overcome so much, create such beauty is just breath taking.
“I am constantly reminded that GOD does love ALL his children…”
That’s right…today is the day, April 15th 2010 has finally arrived!
Most Americans have already filed there taxes but many who actually owe money have taken the, “I’m not giving them my money until the last possible minute,” attitude and waited until today to post their tax returns. (I believe my dad may have coined this phrase or at least made it popular, lol.)
Just in case you are one of these “last minute” people, here are some helpful tips to make today a little less stressful:
IRS TAX TIP 2010-69 -> Click here to go to IRS.GOV
If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS.
Here are seven things you need to know about filing an extension:
Extra time to file An extension will give you extra time to get your paperwork to the IRS, but it does not extend the time you have to pay any tax due. You will owe interest on any amount not paid by the April 15 deadline, plus a late payment penalty if you have not paid at least 90 percent of your total tax by that date.
File on time even if you can’t pay If your return is completed but you are unable to pay the full amount of tax due, do not request an extension. File your return on time and pay as much as you can. The IRS will send you a bill or notice for the balance due.To apply online for a payment agreement, go to IRS.gov and click “Online Payment Agreement Application” at the left side of the home page under Online Services. If you are unable to make payments, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to discuss your options.
Form to file Request an extension to file by submitting Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return to the IRS by April 15, 2010, or make an extension-related electronic credit card payment. For more information about extension-related credit card payments, see Form 4868.
E-file extension You can e-file an extension request using tax preparation software with your own computer or by going to a tax preparer who has the software. The IRS will acknowledge receipt of the extension request if you file by computer.
Traditional Free File and Free File Fillable Forms You can use both Free File options to file an extension. Access the Free File page at IRS.gov.
Electronic funds withdrawal If you ask for an extension via computer, you can also choose to pay any expected balance due by authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal from a checking or savings account. You will need the appropriate bank routing and account numbers.For information about these and other methods of payment, visit IRS.gov or call 800-TAX-1040 (800-829-1040).
How to get formsForm 4868 is available for download at IRS.gov or may be ordered by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).You can also obtain the form at your local IRS office. Telephone requests normally take 10 days to fill.
Links:
Form 4868, Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 50K)
Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request (PDF 100K)
Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad (PDF 348K)
I painted your room at
Midnight, so I’d know
Yesterday was over
I put all your books
On the top shelf,
Even the one with
The four leaf clover
Man, I’m getting older
I took all your pictures
Off the wall and wrapped
Them in a news paper blanket
I haven’t slept in what seems
Like a century, and now I can
Barely breathe
[Chorus]
Just like a crow chasing the butterfly
dandelions lost in the summer sky
When you and I were getting
High as outer space, I never
Thought you’d slip away
I guess I was just a little too late
You’re words still serenade me,
Your lullabies won’t let me sleep
I’ve never heard such a haunting
Melody. Oh, it’s killing me
You know I can barely breathe
[Chorus]
Just like a crow chasing the butterfly
dandelions lost in the summer sky
When you and I were getting
High as outer space, I never
Thought you’d slip away
I guess I was just a little too late
Just like a crow chasing the butterfly
dandelions lost in the summer sky
When you and I were getting
High as outer space, I never
Thought you’d slip away -
Like a crow chasing the Butterfly
dandelions lost in the summer sky
When you and I were getting
High as outer space, I never
Thought you’d slip away
I guess I was just a little too late
Just a little too late …
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Today I am getting myself BACK on track…
1.) Eating well.
2.) Getting fit; mentally & physically.
3.) Creating balance in my life.
“It’s NEVER too late to make a FRESH START!” ~unknown
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Good News: The missing 11 yr old girl in Winter Springs Florida; Nadia Bloom found alive in the middle of swampy, wooded area. Volunteer searcher from the family’s church found Nadia in waist deep water. The child was unharmed after 4 days despite exposure to the elements & local wildlife (aligators, wild boar, bear, etc.) http://NadiaBloom.com
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“Each of us has a VOICE, each must MAKE the CHOICE to USE IT: take the CHANCE & MAKE a DIFFERENCE.”
I’m sure you all know how much I LOVE CNBC.com. One of my favorite shows is Mad Money featuring Jim CRAMER, CNBC on air personality & former hedge fund manager. His energetic personality & catchy quirks are legendary enough to catch the eye of South Park writer’s who used him as a guide for the video below making him a part of the NEW “American Icons.”
Take a minute to watch this hysterical take on Social Networking & it’s potential long term value.
“Is the AMERICAN DREAM of home ownership slipping away…or is it simply time to stop & rebuild with a stronger foundation?”
Monday April 5th, the Administration unveiled HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative) program. Including such perks as up to $3k in “relocation expenses,” this program is supposed to help clean up the bottle neck of short sales & “hidden” foreclosure market.
Is this another case of “too little to late?” or is this the KICK START the housing market needed to get real estate back on track in 2010.
