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Contrasting Styles of Obama, Prince, and Tiger Woods
 Culturevital Former Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected 44th president of the United States on November 4, 2008 as his message of change resonated with Americans all across the United States. Obama's campaign speeches distanced him from the political and media culture that he said prizes the inconsequential at the expense of the important. Obama challenged voters to rise above cynicism and selfishness. He offered words of inspiration and hope for a new politics of citizen engagement that can transform the country. Obama's vibrant style has generated considerable enthusiasm with independents, middle-age Iowans, and young students on college campuses as a president who promises the sharpest break with the polarized politics of the past decade. (Continue on page 1.)
How To Make A Million Dollars: The sweet success of a chocolate business. (Continue on page 10.)
Diary of a Hot Girl It was New Year's eve with less than seven hours remaining before midnight. I was determined not to spend the night alone. (Continue on page 1.)
The Sofa Spread-Eagle - The sex position you'll both love. Create that supersexy uninhibited feeling. (Page 12.)
The House of Love Church Transforming lives with nude sex education classes. (Page 4.)
Pillow Talk When you're in love, the going can get rough sometimes. Listening, in the spirit of consideration can do wonders. (Cont. on page 3.)
Bootylicious How to become bootylicious - you'll find helpful hints on page 3 covering adequate hydration, fitness  training, proper diet and rest, that will put you on the fast track to a healthy bootylicious body.
Also in this edition: Nielsen Media prime time TV rating, page 2. Lights! Aroma!! Action!!! page 4. The Art of Listening, page 12. Top Five Hip-Hop/R & B Music Videos, page 13. Time to Laugh, (various pages.) Win an Interview with a Winning Resume, page 14. Sweet Love, page 7. Get A Bigger Pay Check In 2009, page 10. The Importance Of A Balanced Diet, page 15. Think And Grow Happy, page. 18.
Ford Mustang is No. 1! Test driving is believing. (cont. on page 8)
Glamorous Gisele Today's Top Models What makes a true top model? Being the best there is at representing health,  confidence, fashion and style are what the world's top models are excellent at. They're gorgeous and glamorous - and they bring home buckets of money from every shoot. Here's a look at the top three women models who have captured the eyes and ears of the fashion world. Fashion conscious people from all walks of life are captured by how these three supermodels express style and fashion so fluidly. The following trio of beauties have found their way into our hearts and enriched our lives with their very own personal expression of style. They've combined fashion and self-expression and turned the results into their own big business. Of all of the world's most famous models, who among them has profited the very most? What deals have they picked up along the way? The answers to those questions are right here. (Continue on page 2.)
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The Thrilling World of Sports
- Michael Phelps withdrew from the 100-meter freestyle swimming competition at the U.S. national championships July 10, because of a sore neck. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist has qualified for the world championships later this month in the 100 and 200 flys, and the 200 freestyle. It is likely he will swim on the relays in Rome.
- Serena Williams, 27, won her third Wimbledon title and first in six years by beating her older sister and defending champion Venus Williams. Serena won 7-6 (7-3), 6-2, on Centre Court at the All England Club in southwest London on July 4. Serena joined her sister in the semifinals on June 30, with a 6-2, 6-3 quarterfinal victory over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, at the All England Club. Serena, 27, now has her third Wimbledon title and her first since 2002. The victory gives the actress, clothing designer and winner of 10 Grand Slams a bit of time to get back to the TV script treatment she has in the works. Venus and sister Serena Williams, for the second time in two tries, won the 2008 Olympics doubles gold, beating a team from Spain at the Olympic tennis complex. They did the same thing eight years ago in Sydney. Serena Wiilliams, the No.1 ranking U.S. player, is at postion No. 1 internationally.
- Venus Williams 29, the five-time tennis champion reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the eighth time in 10 years. However, she fell to her sister Serena Williams, July 6 during her first tournament at Madison Square Garden. Serena won the Billie Jean King Cup in a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Beaming while hugging her sister Serena, Venus said, "I really tried to win, but losing to Serena - it's cool." Venus took home $275,000 of the $1.2 million purse. Serena took $400,000. Venus, the No. 3-seeded seven-time Grand Slam champion, has won for the past two years at Wimbledon. But she lost a bid for the 2009 Wimbledon championship to her sister Serena Williams. The No. 3 internationally ranked Venus career earnings total $28.5 million.
- Rinaldo Nocentini captured the yellow jersey in Friday's seventh stage on the Tour de France, and Alberto Contador swiped second place from Lance Armstrong. Lance Armstrong, 37, underwent surgery March 26 to repair the collarbone he smashed in a cycling race in Spain. The record seven-time winner of cycling's biggest title suffered the injury when he was caught in a pile-up involving more than 10 bikes, while racing on March 23. "I'm lighter than I was before," he said. "I was about 74 kilograms. Now I'm 72.5 ... it's a good thing." Armstrong is bidding to win an eighth Tour de France, during this year's 34 mile race.
- Kim Uu-na has given South Korea its first title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles. Known as "Queen Yu-na" by her adoring fans, Kim finished with a record 207.71 points, shattering the old mark by eight. Kim won the gold medal in the ladies competition, while Joannie Rochette of Canada took the silver and Miki Ando of Japan won the bronze. "Becoming the world champion is my dream-come-true," Kim said.
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