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Stayed up pretty late last night and got up late this morning. A typical day: it has been raining all day today. An intereing article from CBS 2 Chicago.

• Despite being an unemployed mother of two, Evalena Crittle said she didn’t think twice about donating.
• I’ve never had to go through a situation where we were hungry or where we needed clothes,” said Crittle, whose family donated about $100 to the relief effort in Haiti.
• “I seen on TV, young kids being mother and fathers to little brothers with no parents and no home or anything, and I just felt like if I was in that situation, I would want somebody to help me out,” the 17-year-old explained.
• “It just touched me to see that these kids had to work so hard to live a normal life.” World Vision Chicago Executive Director Felecia Thompson said she’s moved by the outpouring of donations.
• “They went to bed that night, and woke up the next day and didn’t have anything,” Mitchell said.
• Imagine what it would be like to take your mind off ‘Where is my sister, brother.

Full Story: Some Making Big Sacrifice To Donate To Haiti

Too much work to do. A typical day: it has been raining all day today. Not much news today really. read some interesting stuff at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2646093/celebrating_black_history_in_chicago.html:

• I remember as a child going to Malcolm X College to hear poetry In the 70’s.
• Some of the locations that will be participating are Brainerd Park, Austin Town Hall, Homan Square Park, Washington Park and a host of other parks in your area.
• Your email address: Written by Rastus Hill - Full profile.
• Find great reads in honor of Black History Month..
• Black history month provides the perfect opportunity to introduce your child or students to the accomplishments of African Americans in this country.
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Full Story: Celebrating Black History in Chicago: Locations to Visit

Greeted a friend whom i havent seen for years. A typical day: it has been raining all day today. Not much news today really. pushes

• He said he took away a renewed commitment to grow U.S..exports as the main trade message from the president’s address.
• Sander Levin (D., Mich.), the chair of the House Trade Subcommittee, said Obama struck the right tone on trade issues.
• He said he remained confident that Obama is aware of the outstanding issues holding back congressional approval of each of the three unilateral trade pacts.
• Dan Price, a former international economics adviser to President George W.
• Bush and now a partner with law firm Sidley Austin, said Obama’s message on trade was mixed.
• “Still, many will be puzzled by the continued reluctance expressly to call for Congressional approval of pending free trade deals with Colombia, South Korea and Panama.” Rep.
• Dave Camp (R., Mich.), the ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, said he hopes Obama follows through on his promise to boost exports.

Full Story: Obama Pushes Export Boost, But Fate Of Trade Pacts Unclear