SHAWN P. WILLIAMS Blog

New York A.G. Andrew Cuomo: “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires”

New York A.G. Andrew Cuomo: “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires”

In an article by Louise Story of the New York Times, N.Y. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says that seventy three people at AIG received at least $1,000,000 in bonuses. “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires in the unit which lost so much money that it brought the firm to its...

“The Cross” film on man’s 40-year quest carrying cross opens nationwide

“The Cross” film on man’s 40-year quest carrying cross opens nationwide

Gener8Xion Entertainment’s Latest Movie The Cross Opens Nationwide March 27th Feature documentary relates one man’s 40-year quest carrying a 12-foot cross around the world LOS ANGLELES, CA, March 2009–Gener8Xion Entertainment’s feature documentary “The Cross – The Arthur Blessitt Story” opens nationwide March 27, 2009. “The Cross” is the story of...

BibleLessonConnection.com:Inspiring Bible Characters – Phillip

BibleLessonConnection.com:Inspiring Bible Characters – Phillip

By BibleLessonConnection.com Click here to read the entire lesson Philip was one of seven men chosen by the (Jewish People) to handle certain leadership duties while the twelve disciples focused on spreading the Gospel (Acts 6: 3-4). Philip and his counterparts were full of the Spirit and had great wisdom...

President Obama wants AIG bonuses back, Dow fizzles after mostly good news

President Obama wants AIG bonuses back, Dow fizzles after mostly good news

President Barack Obama was very clear about how he felt regarding recent reports of bonuses paid out at AIG (American International Group), that surfaced over the weekend. “This is a corporation that finds itself in financial distress due to recklessness and greed,” the President said in remarks made at the...

Shawn Williams/Paris News: Has Top 10 Percent Law achieved its purpose?

Shawn Williams/Paris News: Has Top 10 Percent Law achieved its purpose?

Here’s an article that I wrote regarding Texas’ Top 10% rule which appears in Sunday Morning’s Paris News. Is the diversity achieved by the top 10 percent rule in Texas Higher Education really that diverse? That’s one of many questions I’ve been asking myself as I ponder whether or not...

Dallas South’s “Get Into the City” a huge success

Dallas South’s “Get Into the City” a huge success

Despite the bad weather, we had an outstanding turnout at Dallas South’s initial Get Into The City. Thanks to Ms. Jan Gore who provided an excellent atmosphere at Texas Caribbean Foods, as well as The Beat Condos and Southside on Lamar who were sponsors of the event. And thanks to...

ALERT: “This Broken Vessel Restored” Virtual Blog Tour

ALERT: “This Broken Vessel Restored” Virtual Blog Tour

Hat Tip to Judith Howard Ellis of Final Days Forum for alerting me to a virtual blog tour for author Paulette Harper.  Ms. Harper is discussing her new book, That Was Then, This is Now: This Broken Vessel restored on blogs, radio, and postcasts around the net.  Here’s  how Final...

Week Three Fitness Update from Kristin

Week Three Fitness Update from Kristin

By Kristin Yes! I can finally say I see results. I tried on a shirt that I had hiding in the back of my closet and it actually fit. No more buttons hanging on for dear life. Exercise is once again becoming part of my routine. When I first made...

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT: GET INTO THE CITY @ TEXAS CARIBBEAN FOODS

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT: GET INTO THE CITY @ TEXAS CARIBBEAN FOODS

Don’t miss tonight’s first “Get Into the City” hosted by Dallas South. It’s a time for us to all get together and learn about new places in town that may not always be top of mind. In may involve getting outside of our normal routine, but there are many hidden...

Jack Cafferty’s crush on the FLOTUS

Jack Cafferty’s crush on the FLOTUS

It’s rare that I co-op and entire article from any source, but I thought it this column by CNN’s Jack Cafferty was worth it.  In this article, Cafferty talks about the effect that First Lady Michelle Obama is having on him. COMMENTARY: CNN’s JACK CAFFERTY I think I am developing...