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It makes them able to get contracts, but it also certifies that they're in business and gets their paperwork in order. And decreases the likelihood that they won't fulfill the contract. How are you trying to keep minorities from moving off Long Island? We see ourselves in the business of helping to make Long Island sustainable for the African-American community. Business growth, job creation, private-sector opportunities and government contracting opportunities will slow down the rate of African-Americans relocating to other parts of the country. What else do you want to do? We want to be that vehicle for people who may not be in business, to create future businesses. We're encouraging other ethnic groups to be part of the chamber. And we're going to be working with the Hofstra Small Business Development Center on training in business skills like bookkeeping, marketing. Everyone wants to be in business, but you've got to learn the language of business first. What's the key to staying in business and creating something viable here? I gave out scholarships, spoke at schools, had Kwanzaa events and art exhibits at my stores. So one of the keys is staying involved in your community. How did you build your business while working full time? I tried to have family or people that I really trusted as key managers. One of my best managers we ever had was
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Community Journal
a publication of Emerging Business Group, Inc. 2006 New York all rights reserved The Community Journal is a weekly publication, based in Baldwin, New York, dedicated to sharing news and information among minority businesses and residents which will enable positive action - economically, socially and politically - for the betterment of us all. From our premiere issue, July 1, 1993, we have grown to be one of the leading African heritage news and information sources on Long Island. As a community - based publication, we intend to expand our presence and to encourage greater participation from all members of the community in forging our shared destiny. We are a "for-profit" business and hope to extend that spirit of economic empowerment to many other businesses in our community. We are published each week unless otherwise indicated and are distributed through newsstands, independent sales agents, and subscriptions.
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my niece. Family [treats] the business like it's theirs, and that's hard to find. You also hired former inmates? When you open a business, you help somebody feed their family. That's one of the greatest things you can do. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on April 3. Guest speaker Lorette Farris, president and CEO of Washington D.C.-based iBoss, will talk about new capital markets created as a result of the JOBS Act of 2012, including ways to use donation and equity-based crowdfunding. For more information, email info@liaacc.com.
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Amityville, NY Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory continues to collect cell phones to benefit our military personnel serving overseas. To date he has collected over 650 phones on behalf of Cell Phones for Soldiers to be recycled for the purchase of calling cards for active-duty military members and veterans.
I want to thank my fellow legislators as well as the residents of Suffolk County for their support of our soldiers and their families, said Presiding Officer Gregory. This collection is ongoing
Residents may bring their unwanted used or broken cell phones to any of the following legislative offices:
Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, 15 Albany Avenue, Amityville Legislator Steven H. Stern, Chairman, Veterans & Seniors Committee 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Suite P, Huntington Legislator Thomas Cilmi, 96 East Main St., Ste 5, East Islip Legislator Monica Martinez, 320 Carleton Ave., Ste. 4300, Central Islip Legislator Sarah Anker, 620 Route 25A, Ste. B, Mount Sinai Suffolk County Legislature William H. Rogers Building 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 9
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Managing sound financial planning, accessing quality healthcare and maintaining reliable childcare are among the top challenges facing women today, said Presiding Officer Gregory. We have a wealth of resources and services available throughout Suffolk County, and I invite everyone to stop by to pick up information that may assist in addressing these issues for women and families. Following is an updated list of presenters:
Health Suffolk County: Womens Services Office for the Aging Health Services, Maternal/Infant Community Health Collaborative Town of Babylon Department of Human Services Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Cornell Cooperative Extension, Nutrition Health & Wellness The Retreat Childcare Family Life Center Parents for Megans Law
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Marks of Excellence Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Childcare Council of Suffolk Family Service League Finance Teachers Federal Credit Union Mass Mutual Group, Financial Services Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center
For more information, contact Presiding Officer Gregorys district office, 631-854-1111.
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FROM THE DESK OF DON DURANT
When it comes to the relationship between money and speech, there is a fundamental difference between content and amplification. What I am speak about is whether a wealthy individual or a corporation that accumulates wealth in the economic sphere should be able to use that economic might to purchase political power by amplifying its voice, using essentially a million dollar megaphone, drowning out the rest of us in a sea of campaign cash. You know how bad a Republican Senate majority would be just based on the fringe GOP senators who attack our constitutional rights and values on a daily basis -- people like Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and the self-proclaimed "Guardian of Gridlock" himself, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.Greg Brannon, one of the top contenders for the GOP nomination in the North Carolina Senate race recently said that Planned Parenthood is trying to kill three-monthold babies! He's also asserted that the food stamp program "enslaves people," interstate toll roads are akin to "fascism" and, despite being a medical doctor, that abortion is linked to breast cancer (an absolute falsehood). He has addressed a secessionist group and served as president of an organization called "Founder's Truth," whose blog served as a home for some of the wildest right-wing conspiracy theories un- ington since 2010. Chief Justice John Roberts is an important justice to watch, since he has been sceptical of campaign fider the sun. In Mississippi, a Tea Party primary challenger to Re- nance reform throughout his term on the court. A radical decipublican incumbent Thad Cochran, Chris McDaniel, has sion from teh court, hat jeopardizes contribution limits, will the backing of powerful right-wing groups like Club For do a significant amount harm to the court's stature, becaue teh Growth, Tea Party Express, Senate Conservatives Fund and public does not beklieve taht corporations are people. The FreedomWorks and recently retweeted a white suprema- public does not believe that money is speech, and teh public does not feel that one person should be able to dump $3.5 milcist. lion into an election and drown out their fellow citizens, with The potential Republican Senate majority could be shap- tax free advertising alone. This threatens the integrity of our ing up to be as bad -- or even worse -- than the Tea Party democracy. House majority that has so badly mucked things up in Wash-
Public Service Announcement from the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Did you know that you, your relative, neighbor or friend could be a victim of domestic violence? Domestic Violence has no boundaries. Contact the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for help. Call the 24-hour hotline 631-666-8833. Trained counselors are always available. For more information visit sccadv.org Domestic violence is a crime. Those suffering are often afraid to report it to the police. The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence places trained advocates in all seven Suffolk County Police Precincts to help those in need. For more information please call 631-666-8833 or visit us at www.sccadv.org
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Cayuga County Community College Information Technology (2013M-291) Auditors found a number of weaknesses in the colleges internal controls over information technology assets. For example, the college does not regularly monitor or review its computers to ensure that all software installed is approved and legally obtained. Dutchess County Financial Condition (2013M-370) Budgeted revenues and expenditures for the 2014 proposed budget were reasonable and the budget was structurally balanced. However, the general fund balance was used to cover shortages in the countys enterprise funds. The general fund balance decreased by nearly $9.4 million between 2010 and 2012. Town of Marcellus Supervisors Records and Reports (Onondaga County) The town supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records for all town funds or ensure that bank reconciliations were properly performed. This resulted in accounting errors and the failure to file annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Also, the board did not annually audit, or have an independent public accountant audit, the supervisors records.
Uniondale Fire District Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (Nassau County) The district board did not review and/or approve, monitor or control the firehouse hall rental process. As a result, one commissioner was able to rent the hall to various individuals and organizations and collect but not deposit any of the approximately $44,000 in rental moneys generated by these events. In addition, the district has more sport utility vehicles than appear to be necessary for appropriate district operations.
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rier to find out your coverage, and to find out about Medicare coverage call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227). New York is a member state of the CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program, which provides screenings and follow-up care to men and women ages 5064 with low income who are underinsured or uninsured for screenings. Please take advantage of every opportunity to stay healthy! To learn more about what is going on in the Village of Hempstead, including information about local organizations that serve youth and families, visit www.villageofhempstead.org. To report any nonemergency issues around the Village, remember to use the VillageLine at 516-478-6333. Sincerely,
Wayne
Mayor Wayne J. Hall
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dren. Black people are very good at finding early talent in sports and entertainment, but we should be equally diligent in scouting talents in science, writing, business, etc. The programs that Eunice entered at an early age were an important part of her development. 3) The spirit of entrepreneurship must also be
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developed in the black community, even among those of us who are well-educated. Yes, Eunice could be sitting around waiting for someone to give her a job, but she has instead created her own job. There are a lot of highly-educated African Americans who cant find employment right now. Going to school doesnt always make you economically secure. In fact, it might even create a false sense of security.
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ASK LISA-ANNE
Q. It seems we have not won the war on drugs as more and more youth are dying from drug overdose. What is the popular drug being used right now and what can parents do to prevent their kids from using it? A. Good question! No, we have not won the war, yet! Last summer's headline news was the heroin-related death of Glee star Cory Monteith, best known for playing television's clean-cut high school football star Finn Hudson. Last month's headline was Philip Seymour Hoffman, also known to teens for his role as head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee in the popular Hunger Games movie series. Yet beyond Hollywood, stories of heroin abuse and tragedy appear in communities nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. drug poisoning deaths involving heroin increased 45 percent from 2006 to 2010 -- and the trend is especially dire for younger users ages 15 to 24. Heroin is much more powerful than it used to be and, according to drug enforcement experts, is not limited to the use of a needle and back-alley experiences that might come to mind. According to a recent Teen Vogue article, getting heroin is as easy as purchasing a pill, because that's what heroin has become: a powder-filled capsule known as a button, designed to be broken open and snorted, that can be purchased for just $10. Experts say that many heroin users start with pain pills. Perhaps that is not surprising: The CDC 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System reports that 20.7 percent of students surveyed had taken prescription drugs without a doctors prescription one or more times during their life. But pain pills are expensivelegally and on the black marketpushing those dependent on them to seek out a cheaper, more easily accessible alternative with a similar kind of high: heroin. The 1990s brought the widespread availability of higher purity heroin that made snorting or smoking the drug possible. This shift produced an increasing number of users, including youth that appeared in national survey data in the mid-1990s. In the big cities, the increase in heroin use again faded somewhat as the new century began. In major hubs for heroin distribution, such as New York and Chicago, data from ER visits, treatment admissions and arrest records showed that heroin users were an aging group with fewer young recruits. Over the last few years, research shows that heroin use in general and among new young users in particular is increasing in unlikely places. In the years between 2000 2013, the proportion of arrestees 18-24 years old who tested positive for heroin when they were arrested has increased by more than 20 percent in unlikely cities such as Minneapolis and Indianapolis. Places such as Upstate New York, rural New Hampshire, small towns in Vermont, Maine, and counties in the Midwest are starting to
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see a rise in heroin use in areas that historically were relatively untouched by the drug. About Heroin! The thing about heroin is that it is highly addictive. It doesnt play favorites. Anyone from any socioeconomic group and age bracket can easily become addicted with a very short span of repeated use. Heroin is an opioid that is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seedpod of the Asian poppy plant. It can be injected, inhaled by snorting or sniffing or smoked. Once its in the body, it enters the brain where it is converted back into morphine - which binds to opioid receptors. These receptors are located in many areas of the brain (and body) and are especially involved in the perception of pain and reward. Opioid receptors are also located in the brain stem, which controls automatic processes critical for life, such as blood pressure, arousal, and respiration. Heroin overdoses frequently involve a suppression of breathing, which can be fatal if not addressed. Most fatal overdoses occur when someone is using alone.
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Board of Education President Debra Mul, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby, and Nassau County official Raymond Thomas, representing Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, were on hand to offer support for the program. Job-specific equipment of all shapes and sizes helped the guest speakers share their careers. Vocations included animal shelter humanitarian, ballroom dancer, clothing designer, coffee manufacturer, courtroom judge, court stenographer, dentist, financial news reporter, pediatrician, personal trainer, police officer and detective, and power plant assistant superintendent.
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In a short amount of time, a tolerance to the drug builds up so that it takes more heroin to get the same euphotic results. Even a short break in usage can cause an overdose if the user ingests the same amount of heroin they were using before the break. Recent surveys of teens and college age young adults reveal that this age group doesnt believe that occasional use of heroin is dangerous. That should be a large red flag to parents of teens and soon to be or enrolled college students. How Can You Tell If My Child Uses Heroin? Heroin is usually smoked, snorted or injected. You may find the remnants of use in the bedroom, closet or bathroom. Heroin is a powdery or crumbly substance. The color is typically off white to dark brown. Black tar heroin is nearly black and is sticky instead of powdery. Syringes or small glass or metal pipes are used when someone is injecting. Spoons and lighters are used to cook the drug before injection and something like a belt, thin rubber hose or tie is often wrapped around the arm, hand or leg to make a vein stand out. Users will usually get a dry mouth and his or her skin will flush. Small punctures in the skin appear (tracks or needle marks) in the arms, hands, legs and even feet. Heroin can cause someone to nod off in mid-sentence. Breathing is slowed. A users thinking is typically impaired. They will tend to lose some memory. Self-control and good decisionmaking suffers. Some users itch a lot, are nauseated and vomit. Skin infections and constipation are common. Heroin users tend to become isolated except when they need to get more drugs. Personality changes occur and mood swings are typical. What Should Parents Do? Adolescence can lead to sudden changes in a child's moods and behaviors, making it hard for parents to spot the signs of alcohol or other drug use. But according to Lea Goldstein, a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with teens and families, struggling with substance abuse, observing more than a few of the following signs means that it's time to take action: the smell of alcohol or odor of marijuana stealing or borrowing money defensiveness about activities and possessions unusual mood changes or temper outbursts marked changes in eating or sleeping habits decline in academic performance heavy use of perfumes, mouthwash or other scents to hide drug use a bedroom littered with burned matches, pipes or other drug paraphernalia changes in friend groups significant change in personal appearance or hygiene loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies difficulty with concentration The earlier you respond to such signs, the better. Follow these guidelines:
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Talk about it. Share your observations with your child, while avoiding direct accusations. Stick to the facts and stay calm during this discussion. Don't have it if your child is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Help your child create a plan for refusing drugs. The key is to come up with a plan that your teenager will actually use in a social setting where kids are using drugs. Ex. Tell teen to go to the bathroom--wherever it is--and sit in there for five minutes and time it. Then come out and tell your friends that you're sick and that you need to go home. Call home and have a parent pick you up. Enforce a zero-tolerance rule. Research indicates that parental disapproval does deter adolescent drug use. Remind your children that you expect them to avoid all alcohol or other drug use--period. Set clear rules and expectations around alcohol and other drug use and establish reasonable consequences if those rules are broken. Develop a written contract. Involve other people. You don't have to do this alone. Many people can help you intervene with your child--for example, a family doctor, school counselor, or addiction counselor. In addition, turn to support groups for teenagers and their families who are in recovery from addiction. Focus on prevention. Stay actively involved in your teenager's life. Get to know his or her friends and their parents. Set and enforce curfews. Encourage participation in school and after-school activities. Also take time each week to ask what your child is thinking, feeling, and doing--and listen to the answers without interrupting. Know where your child is at all times. Double check the information your child gives you and keep up with him/ her via cell phone. Some experts may disagree but an open bedroom policy is necessary these days. Let your child know you will walk in at any time and search his/her room regularly. Here is a link to the Parent Talk Kit to help parents start the conversation about drugs! http:// medicineabuseproject.org/assets/documents/ parent_talk_kit.pdf Some information gathered from: https:// www.hazelden.org/web/public/prev50905.page and http://www.kvue.com/news/health/kidsdoctor/243710051.html Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speechlanguage pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speechlanguage pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration. She is the author of the books, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas, They S S Say Im a St St Stutterer, But I S S Say Nothing! Meet Kelly and co-author of the books 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD and 365+1 Ways to Succeed With ADHD available at www.Amazon.com. She is a member of the National Education Writers Association and the Education Editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Baldwin, New York. You may contact her at speechlrb@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.
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United Way of Long Island & Project Grad Long Island Partner to Offer Free FAFSA Workshop for College Bound Students College PathProject Grad
Deer Park, NY Project Grad LI and United Way of Long Island have partnered to offer free FAFSA workshops for college bound students. Come to one of the sessions listed below to get your FAFSA completed. The FAFSA is necessary if you want to apply for federal & state grants, loans, college scholarships and more! All students that attend the sessions will receive college resource materials and will be entered into a drawing for a $500.00 scholarship. The next session is scheduled for: Date: Saturday, March 22nd Place: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Student Center - West Multipurpose Room 1000 Fulton Avenue Hempstead, New York 11733 Time: 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Follow this link for more information: CollegePath Is Funded by Citi Foundation Citi Foundation
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When AMERICA runs out of VICTIMS like these who do you think MURDERERS like those will come after next? Let JUSTICE prevail...
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Lido Beach Attorney Arrested for Stealing $16,000 in Escrow Funds from Mother and Daughter
Susan Odery, 56, charged with stealing money meant for payment of taxes
MINEOLA, N.Y. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Lido Beach attorney charged with stealing more than $16,000 placed in an escrow account by a mother and daughter for taxes that were never paid on an apartment sold in New York City. Susan Odery, 56, was arrested and arraigned today on two counts of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D felony) before Nassau County District Court Judge Tricia Ferrell. Odery was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court on April 4. The attorney-client relationship is pivotal to the functioning of our society and when that bond is broken, our entire legal system is weakened, DA Rice said. My office will continue to pursue these cases to make sure that the trust all clients should have in their attorneys is never misplaced. DA Rice said that on April 25, 2012, a New Jersey mother and daughter attended the closing on the sale of a New York City apartment that they owned, with Odery representing them as their attorney. At the closing it was agreed that $16,758 would be applied for the payment of New York State taxes. Odery wrote out two checks at the closing to pay the taxes. New York State attempted to cash the checks on May 16, 2012 and again on May 18, 2012. On both of these dates the checks were returned as unpaid. Oderys bank later informed investigators from DA Rices office that Odery had placed a stop payment on the checks. A check of the daily balance for that account revealed that there were insufficient funds to make that payment. In April 2013, the victims discovered that the taxes had not been paid when they received a bill for penalties from the State of New York Department of Taxation and Finance for not submitting their estimated tax on the sale of their apartment in a timely manner. The sellers contacted Odery about the bill and she claimed that there was an error and that she would handle it. However, she did not and the tax bill was not paid. Odery was contacted again and she continued giving the sellers excuses, telling the victims that she had to retrieve the files from archives, but that they may not be retrievable due to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. After multiple attempts were made to have Odery pay the tax bill, the sellers filed a complaint with DA Rices office. Assistant District Attorney Victoria Curran of DA Rices Government and Consumer Frauds Bureau is prosecuting the case. Odery is represented by Ariana Smith, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.
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DA Rice Addresses Danger of Heroin Usage Among Young People at Local School Presentation
Now in its 6th year, DA Rices Not My Child program teaches parents and educators about the problem of heroin addiction
SYOSSET, N.Y. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice appeared at HB Thompson Middle School in Syosset on Tuesday to speak at a presentation of Not My Child, a program she created to address the epidemic of heroin addiction and its devastating impact on families and neighborhoods. Knowing the signs of drug use is so important because when it comes to addiction especially heroin and other opiate addiction time is of the essence, DA Rice said. The longer we wait, the harder it is to tell a child about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Not My Child is a presentation that teaches parents about how to look for signs of drug use, and how abuse of heroin and other opiates isnt just about shooting up with needles addiction to opiates in pill form is a growing problem among young people in our communities. The presentation will also discuss trends DA Rices office is seeing in drug use among young adults in our area. Started in September 2008, Not My Child is designed to help parents and educators spot heroin addiction in its early stages, and gives examples about how they can create partnerships to tackle this deadly disease.
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DA Rice and Mayor Hall Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of Groundbreaking Youth Court Program
Progressive and innovative program founded by DA Rice in 2011 also marks 350th case involving nonviolent youth offenders
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Hempstead Village Mayor Wayne Hall, approximately 30 volunteers and their family members celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Nassau County Youth Court at an event on Thursday, March 13 that also marked the hearing of the courts 350th case. Young people need a place where they are allowed the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow into productive and law-abiding members of society, DA Rice said at the event at Hempstead Village Court. People who have participated in these 350 cases over the past three years have seen firsthand the power of Youth Court to transform young people into agents for positive change not only in their own lives, but for the larger community as well. At the event, Mayor Hall presented a Mayors Recognition Award to Assistant District Attorney Kara Kaplan,
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director of DA Rices Youth Court, and Assistant District Attorney Arianne Reyer, Youth Courts assistant director, on the occasion of the programs 3rd anniversary. Youth Court provides young people who have committed nonviolent crimes with the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, serve their community, and learn character and career-building skills. The Hempstead Village Court and the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University have housed Youth Court since 2011 and continually support the efforts of the program. To be eligible, all offenders referred to as respondents must be 11 to 17 years old, acknowledge their wrongdoing, and take responsibility for their actions. Over 100 youth offenders are served in Youth Court a year. Approximately 60 active volunteers from across Nassau County take on roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, bailiff, clerk, and juror during Youth Court hearings. All respondents must answer questions from jurors about what they did and why it was wrong. After a hearing, the jury deliberates and imposes a fair and constructive sanction for the respondents using restorative justice goals. Common sanctions include community service, oral and written apologies, essays, Youth Court jury duty, curfew, and mediation. In each case, respondents are linked to positive social activities that will benefit their community and provide the respondent with a new experience that will have a positive impact on him or her, and potentially become a regular activity. For example, respondents have been linked to college professors, football coaches, lawyers, and other com(Continued on page 28)
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DA Rice Announces Sentencing of International Fugitive Who Spent a Dozen Years on the Run
Sebastian Barba, 36, captured after multi-agency manhunt in wake of hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old Westbury woman
MINEOLA, N.Y. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a man who was captured after an almost 12-year international and multiagency manhunt. He was the driver in a 2001 hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old woman in Westbury. Sebastian Barba, 36, formerly of Hicksville, was sentenced by Nassau County Court Judge Angelo Delligatti to 12 years in prison. Barba pleaded guilty today to Assault in the 1st Degree (a B violent felony) and Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting (an E felony). This defendant showed callous disregard for life and law when he committed this horrific crime and then evaded prosecution for over a decade, DA Rice said. But justice caught up in the end with his being sentenced to as much time in prison as he spent evading responsibility for his elderly victims death. Barba was arrested in November 2012 after an almost 12-year international manhunt involving DA Rices office, the Nassau County Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Marshals Service, the government of Panama, and INTERPOL. DA Rice said that at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2001, 80-year-old Jean Renison was crossing Post Avenue at the Maple Avenue intersection in Westbury when she was struck by a 1995 Cadillac being driven by Barba. The impact of the collision forced the victim onto the hood of the vehicle. Barba then applied the brakes, causing the victim, who was still alive and moving at the time, to fall to the ground in front of the vehicle. Barba then slowly drove over the victims chest with the front tires and her head with the back tires while a witness screamed at him to stop. He then fled the scene without identifying himself or aiding the victim and then fled to Ecuador, where he has dual citizenship. A grand jury indicted him shortly thereafter and a warrant was issued for his arrest. While Barba holds dual U.S. and Ecuadorian citizenship, extradition was impossible because the Ecuadorean constitution states that no Ecuadorean national can be extradited to another country. During the years he eluded capture, police followed multiple leads to locate Barba and to bring him to justice. In May 2005, Barba was featured in an episode of Americas Most Wanted.
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Barba was detained by local authorities in Panama when his connecting flight from the Dominican Republic to Ecuador was flagged due to an international arrest warrant issued by INTERPOL. He was escorted back to the U.S. on Nov. 9, 2012 by Panamanian officers and U.S. Marshalls. DA Rice added special thanks to NCPD Det. Gary Ferrucci, who has worked the case from the beginning, as well as the following for their involvement in this investigation: U.S. Marshals Senior Inspector, Office of South American Affairs, Mark Espinoza, Anthony B. Walker, Jose F. Espinal Agents with the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service U.S. Embassy in Panama City Juan Arturo Rawlins Panama City Police Officer Pablo Icaza Servicio Nacional de Migracion in Panama Eyda Mana Garcia NY/NJ Port Authority PD Sgt. James Ryan Assistant District Attorneys Brendan Ahern and Michael Bushwack of DA Rices Vehicular Crimes Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Jacqueline Rosenblum of DA Rices Appeals Bureau prosecuted the case. Barba is represented by John Kase, Esq. and Jonathan Marks, Esq.
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munity agencies to help them pursue their goals. Respondents are also linked to supportive services including drug treatment, anger management, and counseling. About 96 percent of respondents complete their sanctions successfully, and there is a recidivism rate of about 8 percent. Today, New York State is the only state besides North Carolina to treat 16 and 17 year olds as adults in criminal court. Each year, approximately 50,000 adolescents statewide are subject to prosecution in criminal court with most of them facing misdemeanor charges. DA Rice recently called on state lawmakers to reform the criminal justice system by raising the age at which defendants in nonviolent cases can be prosecuted as adults in criminal court. DA Rice is a strong advocate for innovative and progressive approaches to youth justice, and Nassau is among several counties in New York State selected by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to open an Adolescent Diversion Part (ADP) to address deficiencies in the criminal justice systems handling of young teenage offenders. Offenders age 16 and 17 are eligible for participation in the ADP court. Each offender is first screened using a number of factors to determine whether an offender is at a low, medium, or high risk to reoffend.
That initial assessment determines the course that prosecutors take. Low assessment offenders can see their cases dismissed, while medium and high risk offenders will have a treatment plan tailored to their needs and overseen by the adolescent diversion judge. All of this is done to address the factors that led the offender to the court in the first place, and to reduce the odds of reoffending. For more information on DA Rices Youth Court, please visit: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/DA/ youthdev.html
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A misdemeanor) based on an incident involving the alleged choking of his live-in girlfriend on Aug. 26, 2013. On the ACOD, Barbara must refrain from being arrested or committing any criminal offenses for a period of one year, or else the matter is subject to being re-prosecuted. Two stay-away orders of protection were issued related to the Contempt charge. A Do not harass order was issued in the ACOD case. Assistant District Attorney Robert Cavallo, deputy chief of DA Rices Special Victims Bureau, is prosecuting the case. Barbara was represented by Aida Leisenring, Esq., on the matters involving the Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of Breathing charges. Barbara was represented by Justin Feinman, Esq., on the matter involving the Contempt charge.
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upon what appeared to them to be a counterfeiting operation. Valley Stream FD officials notified Nassau County Fire Marshall officials, who went to the location, observed what appeared to be a counterfeiting operation and obtained samples of some of the product, which they sent to the manufacturers, who verified that the products were counterfeit. After notifying Nassau County Fire Marshall officials and DA Rices office, samples of the products were sent to manufacturers, who verified that the products were counterfeits. The brothers were found to be selling the goods to distributors. Products have been found to turn up in retail locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida and investigation is underway to determine if there are more locations. The distributors appear to be selling primarily or exclusively to smaller, independently-owned stores rather than large corporate chains. One manufacturer has described this operation as the biggest known such manufacturing operation in the U.S., while another has called it the only known such manufacturing operation in the U.S. for their products. The brothers were arrested on March 6 after courtordered search warrants were executed at five locations in Nassau County. Investigators are trying to determine the entire scope of the scheme in terms of collaborators, where the fake products have been sold, and how much revenue the defendants have taken in as a result of the scheme. DA Rice said that its not yet known whether there is a health risk associated with the counterfeit products, but that the seized products are being tested by labs right now to determine their safety and quality. Counterfeit products such as these potentially pose health risks because of the ingredients used and the lack of proper sanitary controls under which they are produced. The counterfeit products found are facsimiles of major international brands owned by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Procter and Gamble, and Unilever, including ChapStick, Johnsons Baby Oil, Vicks VapoRub, Vicks Inhaler, Vaseline and Always sanitary pads. Other products including over-the-counter cold medicines and painkillers were also found in the brothers showroom in Valley Stream, but the manufacturing source of those products is not yet known; no evidence of counterfeit medicine-making equipment was found by investigators yesterday. Members of the public suspecting that a product is fake are urged to contact the manufacturer as well as local prosecutors. Suspected products purchased in Nassau County can be referred to DA Rices Economic Crimes Bureau by calling her Criminal Complaint Unit at (516) 571-3505. Assistant District Attorney Andrew Weiss and Assistant District Attorney Whitney Matthews are prosecuting the case for DA Rices Economic Crimes Bureau. Malik is represented by Steve Christiansen, Esq. Mullick is represented by Michael Brown, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.
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ously seen on the towns website. Tobon then filled out adoption paperwork consisting of an adoption contract, a New York State Dog License, and a Town of Hempstead Report of Disposition, listing an address in Rocky Point where she had not lived for several months and a false telephone number. Tobon took custody of the animal later that day. In the Town of North Hempstead adoption contract, Tobon assented to various conditions of the adoption, including an agreement not to give away, sell, or dispose of the dog without the consent of the shelter. Another condition was that shelter staff had the right to follow up on the adoption by making a personal visit to the premises of the adopter to check up on the animal. Within days a woman found an ad on Craigslist for a puppy for sale. The individual answered the ad and was contacted by text. After exchanging several text messages, she agreed to meet the seller later identified by the woman as Tobon at the Islandia Shopping Center. Tobon showed the dog for sale, telling the woman that the dog was approximately 3 years old and that she could no longer take care of the animal. Tobon sold the dog, later identified by shelter staff as Willow, to the woman for $200. On Dec. 20, 2013, Tobon again contacted the shelter via phone, informing a shelter employee that she had seen another dog, a Husky named Knuckles, on the towns website and that she was interested in adopting the animal as a playmate for Willow. On Dec. 21, 2013, Tobon came to the shelter and asked to see Knuckles. Answering questions from shelter staff regarding the status of Willow, Tobon replied that she still had possession of the dog and that the dog was in good condition. When she said she wanted to adopt Knuckles, shelter staff told her that they knew about the Craigslist sale of Wil(Continued on page 32)
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DA Rice Announces Guilty Pleas in Scam Against Long Island Railroad Ticket Vending Machine Users
Dorin Husa, 37, and Niculae Petre, 45, manufactured hidden cameras and bank card skimmers to target MTA customers
MINEOLA, N.Y. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that two men pleaded guilty today to a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card skimmers at commuter rail ticket vending machines to gather bank card information to steal money from riders accounts. Dorin Husa, 37, of Elmhurst, and Niculae Petre, 45, also of Elmhurst, each pleaded guilty before Nassau County Court Judge Robert Spergel to one count of Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices (a D felony). Prosecutors are requesting sentence of 1 year in jail for Husa and Petre, and the forfeiture of $7,000 in cash recovered from their Queens apartment. Both defendants are due back in court for sentencing on April 25. These defendants took a source of convenience for thousands of commuters and turned it into their own personal piggy bank, DA Rice said. Though my office remains committed to bringing these criminals to justice, its essential that people protect themselves by being alert at ticketing machines, covering their PIN numbers when using debit cards, using credit cards or cash whenever possible, reviewing account statements and credit reports regularly, and notifying the authorities immediately if they suspect identity theft. The case resulted from a joint investigation by DA Rices office, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police and the Nassau County Crimes Against Property Squad. Husa and Petre were arrested on Oct. 29, 2013 after MTA detectives executed a court-ordered search warrant at their Elmhurst apartment and recovered materials used to manufacture credit card skimmers and cameras installed at Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Rail Road stations, as well as $7,000 in cash obtained using stolen bank information. The courtordered search was conducted as part of an investigation stemming from the discovery on Oct. 16, 2014 of an unauthorized camera attached to a MTA Ticket Vending Machine at the Bayside LIRR station. An investigation by MTA Police led to the discovery of additional cameras and skimming devices manufactured by Husa and Petre at other LIRR stations in Nassau County, as well as Metro-North stations. Two other co-defendants implicated in the scheme, Valer Zaharia, 38, of Kew Gardens, and his wife, Teodora Zaharia, 28, also of Kew Gardens, were arrested on Oct. 28, 2013 when they were observed retrieving two skimmer devices and two hidden cameras from Ticket Vending Machines at the Sea Cliff LIRR station, not knowing that MTA Police had been monitoring the station for more than 72 hours. MTA detectives later executed a court-ordered search warrant at the Zaharias apartment and recovered skimmer molds and pinhole cameras used to alter Ticket Vending Machines; lists of skimmed debit and credit card numbers from the Stewart Manor, Merillon Avenue, and Sea Cliff and other LIRR stations as well as numbers skimmed from Metro-North stations; thousands of stolen debit and credit card numbers from other sources; and $52,000 obtained using stolen bank card information. Valer Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D felony) and Conspiracy in the 4th Degree (an E felony). Teodora Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree (an E felony). The case against the Zaharias is still pending.
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The total calculated financial loss due to this scheme is now over $70,000, with one financial institution, JPMorgan Chase, identifying in excess of $30,000 in customer losses so far. Also charged in the scheme is Cezar Nastasa, who fled to the United Kingdom on Oct. 31, 2013, shortly after Husa, Petre and the Zaharias were arrested. Nastasa is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Conspiracy in the 4th Degree, five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Skimmer Device in the 2nd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device. There is a warrant for his arrest. All five defendants are Romanian nationals. Two additional Romanian nationals who were not charged but being investigated as possible suspects also fled to the United Kingdom via Las Vegas on Nov. 6, 2013. DA Rices office commended the cooperation of the MTA Police, the Nassau County Police Department Crimes Against Property Squad, the Long Island Fraud and Forgery Association, federal officials and numerous banks in this investigation. Assistant District Attorney April Montgomery of DA Rices Economic Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case. Husa is represented by Jake LaSala, Esq. Petre is represented by Anthony Como, Esq. The Zaharias are represented by Joseph Daniel, Esq. and Shawn Turck, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.
low. When confronted, she left the shelter without the dog. On Feb. 14, 2014 she entered the Town of Babylon Municipal Shelter, again provided the same false address and telephone number and attempted to adopt an animal, but was denied. Town of North Hempstead shelter staff referred the matter to DA Rices office. Investigators later contacted other shelters to determine whether her conduct was repeated elsewhere. That investigation is ongoing. Assistant District Attorney Brandon Sloane of DA Rices Animal Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. Tobon is represented by Legal Aid Society. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.
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thats a very big deal, says Steve Cashman. Cashman founded HealthSpot, Inc. kiosks stationed around communities that allow patients to see doctors through video connections. The Cleveland Clinic is experimenting with another program that uses a local cable company to access patients through televisions in their living rooms. We have connected into the home via the television, so we can actually see the patient at home, and talk to them and they can see us at the same time, explains Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove. Others are turning to their smartphones, using apps like HealthTap. It doesnt replace an office visit, but gives users basic health information. Millions of people are using HealthTap right now and are asking our more than 50,000 physicians questions literally every second, says HealthTap founder Ron Gutman. Telemedicine visits are usually reserved for minor illnesses like ear infections and strep throat, but could also be used for follow-up appointments with specialists.
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tion before college. Youd follow the lead of other teen inventors such as 16-year-old Jack Andraka, whose science fair project is now detecting cancers. After college, armed with a STEM degree, you should have ample options. If you choose to study computer science, for example, you may have at least three employers courting you. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that annually, our nation creates more than 120,000 new jobs requiring workers with bachelors of science in computer science degrees, but US colleges produce just 40,000 computer science graduates each year. You should have your choice of where to live after col-
lege with a STEM degree. The Brookings Institute reports that in the average large metropolis from Charlotte to Atlanta, 30 percent of job openings are in STEM fields. If more parents see STEM careers as pathways for their childrens entry into the middle or upper income brackets, US companies could save millions they spend to import foreign-born STEM workers. Whatever STEM field you choose, I pray that you will avoid jobs or innovations that lead to a violation of privacy, like those recently disclosed. Rather than using your talents on making the next military drone, killer laser, or computer spy virus, I pray you dedicate your STEM training to making this world a better place. And if you find yourself faced with a dilemma similar to that of techie Edward Snowden, I pray that you will have the courage to take a risk and protect the public from the dangers of technology. So son, for this Fathers Day, promise me you will innovate, that using STEM and strong values as your tools, youll go out into the world and do well and do good. Love, Dad Talib I. Karim is an engineer, lawyer, and director of STEM4US!, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth and their parents to embrace STEM education and careers. Talib is also the author of an upcoming book Letters to My Son.
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Your Looks or Life It may feel like he or she is being helpful, or even caring, but giving unsolicited advice in these areas can be a real sign that someone wants to control you. You have been you for decades and if you're happy with that, he should be, too. Unless you mention that you want to change something and he offers to help, take note. 9. They Always Want Something From You You've come to realize that the random "thinking of you" text always has a string. Friends should always be there for one another, but if someone is always looking to take, it's time to tell them to take a walk. 10. Hey, It's Not My Fault We are all going to do things to screw up, and unless we're talking huge betrayals, it's often how we handle ourselves after the screw up that determines the fate of our relationships. If the person you are dealing with has an excuse for the inexcusable, tread lightly. Other clues you're dealing with a blame-shifter: He or she blames all of his exes for break-ups, bosses for job losses and plays the victim in situations where they clearly have equal control. 11. Your Friends Hate Them Your real friends love you and want the best for you, and if one person says something, you can chalk it up to a personality clash -- but if you're hearing comments or crickets every time you mention him or her, sit up and take notice. 12. They Hate Your Friends Not everyone is going to want to go out for a drink with every new person you meet, but if your new girl or guy is constantly making comments in an attempt to get you to question your relationships with your friends or family members, something is up. Your guard should be, too. 13. Manipulative Much? It sounds crazy (because it is) but some people will tell you that you have said and done things you didn't and that you're overreacting when you're not. These are the same people who will kick you in the shin and say "ouch" either literally or figuratively (literally would be both funny and insane). Gaslighting and crazy-making are common attributes of abusers, so steer clear. 14. You Never See Each Other In this day and age, it is common for people to text more than they actually speak to one another, but if you've been texting more than 10 days with no plans to meet up, you're likely one of many women he's garnering attention from. That's not a relationship worthy of your time. Stay friends if you want to, but move. Keep your "fan" status for your favorite pop star. 15. That Old Uneasy Feeling Intuition is a real thing, and we all have it. Trust yours.
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NEW DOLLARS/NEW PARTNERS Many congregations face challenges using their buildings in ministry and mission and finding support to maintain them. The Partners for Sacred Places program called New Dollars/New Partners helps teams from local congregations to do just this. The LICC Board recently voted to sponsor a year-long New Dollars/New Partners project, provided that a dozen congregations commit to it by the end of this month. In order to schedule a Saturday this spring when the teams will meet for the first time, the Partners need to know this week if it looks like we will achieve this number. We currently have eight commitments. You can find a report on our Fall Convocation with the Partners and a form for expressing interest in New Dollars/New Partners in our January newsletter, which is available on-line at www.liccny.org Each congregation that takes part in this training would be expected to send a team of two to four people to four day-long training events, two in Suffolk and two in Nassau, and to contribute $500 toward the expenses of the project. The gathering for religious leaders in New Castle and Westbury that the Westbury Friends Meeting had planned to host on Monday, March 3, at 550 Post Ave. at 7PM has been postponed until next Monday, March 10. I understand that the Friends will be sharing some info about the New Dollars/New Partners project. For further information, please call 516-3333178 Monday through Friday 8 to 4 (or leave a message on the answering machine at other times) and leave your name, congregation, and phone number. ROOF REPAIR NEEDED The LICCs Freeport Emergency Food Center has a leaky roof that our landlord, Nassau County, will not repair. They reimburse only a small part of the work they asked us to dotheir payment has decreased over the past three decades as the number of people they ask us to help has increased five-fold--so we cannot afford to spend a lot repair the building in which they have asked us to operate. Do you know anyone who might donate their services to fix the roof that the County will not repair? If so, please contact Wally Merna at liccfreeport@optonline.net or 516-868-4989 or Tom Goodhue at tomgoodhue@optonline.net 516-565-0290.
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NEW DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES OF LONG ISLAND Our new directory of Long Island churches, Unitarian Universalist fellowships, and synagogues on Long Island is hot off the presses. It lists about 1500 local congregations/parishes, plus denominational executives, local ecumenical and interfaith organizations, chaplains, pastoral counselors, information on worship services in many languages (from American Sign Language to Vietnamese), and information about worship services for those with special needs. We mail this directory free of charge to our member congregations, the Friends of the LICC, and our major donors, and hand it out at our Board and committee meetings. If you do not receive your copy soon, this may be a sign that you need to do the paperwork to officially join! We sell the directory for $50 to not-for-profit organizations and for $100 to businesses that have a legitimate need to find local clergy, such as funeral homes and hospitals. We also can email you the directory as a Word file if this would be helpful. You can snail-mail a check made out to the LICC to 1644 Denton Green, Hempstead NY 11550 Attention: Sara Weiss or you can charge it to your MasterCard or Visa by calling 516-565-0290 with the relevant information. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Weiss at 516-565-0290, ext. 207 or saraweiss@optonline.net. And let us know if you would like your congregations Web site or email address included in the next directory. HELP FEED SENIORS, NEW MOTHERS & CHILDREN Catholic Charities distributes free food to seniors, mothers in the second half of their postpartum year, and 5 ad 6-year-old children whose income is less than $1174 a month for individuals or $1579 for couples through the Commodities Supplemental Food Program. They also are signing up homebound seniors to have pre-packed boxes of food delivered to them once a month. They would also be glad to hear from congregations or agencies that would like them to deliver food each month to seniors and mothers. Call Blair Jones at 516-623-4568 for more info about this. Catholic Charities is distributing CSFP food at the LICCs Riverhead office (407 Osborne Avenue at Lincoln, 631-727-2210) on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30. They have several other new monthly distribution sites where seniors and young mothers can select food themselves. There may be a need for an additional site in the Moriches and perhaps also one more in Riverhead or Flanders. Those who do not serve 20 or eligible people on any given day of the week might consider distributing pre-boxed food throughout the month.
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Question: "What is the definition of sin?" Answer: Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin had its beginning with Lucifer, probably the most beautiful and powerful of the angels. Not content with his position, he desired to be higher than God, and that was his downfall, the beginning of sin (Isaiah 14:12-15). Renamed Satan, he brought sin to the human race in the Garden of Eden, where he tempted Adam and Eve with the same enticement, you shall be like God. Genesis 3 describes Adam and Eves rebellion against God and against His command. Since that time, sin has been passed down through all the generations of mankind and we, Adams descendants, have inherited sin from him. Romans 5:12 tells us that through Adam sin entered the world, and so death was passed on to all men because the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Through Adam, the inherent inclination to sin entered the human race, and human beings became sinners by nature. When Adam sinned, his inner nature was transformed by his sin of rebellion, bringing to him spiritual death and depravity which would be passed on to all who came after him. We are sinners not because we sin; rather, we sin because we are sinners. This passed-on depravity is known as inherited sin. Just as we inherit physical characteristics from our parents, we inherit our sinful natures from Adam. King David lamented this condition of fallen human nature in Psalm 51:5: Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Another type of sin is known as imputed sin. Used in both financial and legal settings, the Greek word translated imputed means to take something that belongs to someone and credit it to anothers account. Before the Law of Moses was given, sin was not imputed to man, although men were still sinners because of inherited sin. After the Law was given, sins committed in violation of the Law were imputed (accounted) to them (Romans 5:13). Even before transgressions of the law were imputed to men, the ultimate penalty for sin (death) continued to reign (Romans 5:14). All humans, from Adam to Moses, were subject to death, not because of their sinful acts against the Mosaic Law (which they did not have), but because of their own inherited sinful nature. After Moses, humans were subject to death both because of inherited sin from Adam and imputed sin from violating the laws of God.
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God used the principle of imputation to benefit mankind when He imputed the sin of believers to the account of Jesus Christ, who paid the penalty for that sindeathon the cross. Imputing our sin to Jesus, God treated Him as if He were a sinner, though He was not, and had Him die for the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). It is important to understand that sin was imputed to Him, but He did not inherit it from Adam. He bore the penalty for sin, but He never became a sinner. His pure and perfect nature was untouched by sin. He was treated as though He were guilty of all the sins ever committed by the human race, even though He committed none. In exchange, God imputed the righteousness of Christ to believers and credited our accounts with His righteousness, just as He had credited our sins to Christs account (2 Corinthians 5:21). A third type of sin is personal sin, that which is committed every day by every human being. Because we have inherited a sin nature from Adam, we commit individual, personal sins, everything from seemingly innocent untruths to murder. Those who have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ must pay the penalty for these personal sins, as well as inherited and imputed sin. However, believers have been freed from the eternal penalty of sinhell and spiritual deathbut now we also have the power to resist sinning. Now we can choose whether or not to commit personal sins because we have the power to resist sin through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, sanctifying and convicting us of our sins when we do commit them (Romans 8:9-11). Once we confess our personal sins to God and ask forgiveness for them, we are restored to perfect fellowship and communion with Him. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We are all three times condemned due to inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin. The only just penalty for this sin is death (Romans 6:23), not just physical death but eternal death (Revelation 20:11-15). Thankfully, inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin have all been crucified on the cross of Jesus, and now by faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace (Ephesians 1:7). Question: "Does God really forget our sins? How could an omniscient God forget anything?"
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2014 Northeast Regional Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference: Setting a New Agenda: The Future of Civil Rights
to feature U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien, Harvards Charles Ogletree and civil rights champion Dick Gregory
The conference, to be held on April 10-11, 2014 in Springfield, MA, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and also salute the 25th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center. SPRINGFIELD, MA -- U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien, Harvards Charles Ogletree and Dick Gregory will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and explore the new civil rights agenda for the future during the Northeast Regional Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts (Marriott)
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on April 10-11, 2014. While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned all forms of racial discrimination, the struggle for equality and justice continues. The conference, which brings together advocates for social justice across all disciplines and industries, is designed for networking, dialogue and information-sharing. It is open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required www.2014conference.massfairhousing.org . Each year, the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and HAP Housing collaborate with similar agencies across the New England Region and New York to provide this educational opportunity to learn, share information and network. The conference generates considerable intellectual dialogue as well as creates opportunities to strengthen existing networks and to forge new ones, says Jamie Williamson, Chair of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimi(Continued on page 41)
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Answer: There are several passages in the Bible that indicate that God forgives and forgets our sin. Isaiah 43:25 says, I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. Hebrews 10 explains how Jesus sacrifice on the cross for sin was a once-and-for-all sacrifice. Unlike the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, in which sacrifices were continually made for sin, Jesus paid for sin once. His payment was complete. Hebrews 10:1418 says, For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds. Then he adds: Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more. And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. These passages make it evident that God does not remember our sins. However, Gods not remembering is not what we usually think of as forgetfulness. God is omniscient. He knows everything, and He forgets nothing. However, He can choose not to remember something. In human relationships, we can choose to remember the offenses someone has committed against us, or we can choose to forget. To forgive someone, we must often put painful memories out of our minds. We dont actually forget the sin, and its not that we are unable to recall the offense, but we choose to overlook it. Forgiveness prevents us from dwelling on past troubles. Rather than treating us as our sins deserve, God removes our sins from us as far as the east is from the westan immeasurable distance (Psalm 103:12). Think of travelling around the globe. When does one stop going east and start going west? It is impossible to say. When we are saved, our sins are completely forgiven. This is what the writer of Hebrews is talking aboutJesus made a one-time sacrifice that completely removes our sin. In Christ, we are justified (declared righteous) before God. Romans 8:1 tells us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Romans 8:3139 is a beautiful discourse on our security in Christ. Sin has no say in our standing with God. We are fully accepted and declared righteous in Him. God does not remember our sins in the way He treats us. Instead, He treats us as righteous. Second Corinthians 5:21 says, God made him who had no sin [Jesus] to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. In this way, God forgets our sins. Even as Christians, we sin, but we know that God is faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9). God cleanses, and then He moves on. He does not hold our sins over us. Instead, He frees us from the slavery of sin and sets us free to experience a new life. Knowing the complete forgiveness of God in Christ, we can join King Hezekiah in praising our Redeemer: You have put all my sins behind your back (Isaiah 38:17). Like Paul, we can forget what is behind and press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called [us] heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13).
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nation. This years conference will cover a range of discussions and updates on a variety of Civil Rights topics including, Fair Housing, Employment Law, Cultural Competence and Health Care Inequities, Promoting Safe and Inclusive Schools, Wealth Disparities, Legal Updates (Employment Law, Department of Justice, Civil Rights Enforcement),Urban Public Health Issues, Reasonable Accommodations, Social Media Access, Engagement and Law, Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking in Your Community, Minority Homeownership and more. The conference will also feature a range of local and national speakers including: Jacqueline Berrien, Chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz, District of Massachusetts Harvards Charles Ogletree who is the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and Founding and Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice health disparities/cultural competency expert Dr. Rodney Hood MD and author/civil rights champion comedian Dick Gregory, who has been on the frontline of civil rights since the sixties and today he continues to be a "drum major for justice and equality Lawrence Larry Watson a professor, performer, historian and artist who teaches at Bostons Berklee School Music. He shares the power of history with the authenticity of his voice. During a plenary session on April 10, Charles Ogletree, Dr. Rodney Hood MD, Dr. Amilcar Shabazz (UMASS Amherst) and Dick Gregory will discuss the Future of Civil Rights. We are excited about not only recognizing the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but also making positive contributions to the dialogue that will shape the future of civil rights in this country, said Williamson, By bringing a diversity of Governmental agencies into one room, we hope that attendees will learn what each agency does and to give them access to their experts. Together, the collective voice of many agencies and individuals will offer organizations the needed training that will increase performance and diversify perspective in a changing. HAP Housings John Fisher adds, For many reasons, this conference is important work at a critical time in our
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nations history, so I am excited about working with others to make a difference for generations to come. About the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination is the state's chief civil rights agency. The Commission works to eliminate discrimination on a variety of bases and areas, and strives to advance the civil rights of the people of the Commonwealth through law enforcement, outreach and training. About the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center: MFHC has been in the forefront of the fight against housing discrimination for over 25 years. MFHC provides free legal services and accepts housing discrimination complaints based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, presence of minor children, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veterans status, or receipt of public assistance, including Section 8 housing assistance. MFHC also provides extensive education and outreach services to community groups, service providers, landlords, realtors, newspapers and others. About HAPHousing: HAPHousing provides a broad range of housing services to meet the needs of low and moderate-income households and is the regions largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing.
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Hello Sports Fans, the New York Knicks are having one of the worst seasons in Carmelo Anthonys brilliant eleven years in the NBA. The Knicks are currently climbing out of a hole developed by injuries to key players on the team and in many games their opponent simply out played them. The Knicks are 28 wins and 40 loses with approximately 12 games to the regular season left, and are currently on a win streak that has kept the playoff hopes alive for New York Knicks fans. The word from the cheap seats says the Knicks can look forward to the future with the hiring of the great former Knick Phil Jackson, because the Knicks chances of making the playoffs this year are slim. This opinion is strong because the Knicks need the Charlotte Bobcats (33 wins and 36 lose) and Atlanta Hawks (31 wins 35 lose) to lose along with Knicks wins to gain the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Most Knicks fans believe the Knicks would be successful if they controlled their own destiny, however when depending on another team to loose games the odds are out of the Knicks control and anything can happen. Which brings us to a New York team that has lived up to the hype, the Brooklyn Nets are 35 wins and 31 loses which puts the Nets in cruise control to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have suffered injuries to key players that stalled the teams progress throughout the season but with key players getting healthy the Nets appear to have found the
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rhythm needed to compile wins. This Nets team is so deep with talented players and the right mixes of veterans that most Nets fans are hopeful for success in the playoffs. The injury to all-star center Brook Lopez was a significant set back but the emergence of Rookie Mason Plumlee and talented 8-year veteran Andray Blatche, the Nets are competing with the best of the NBA and are successful. Plumlee is a Duke product that has developed a pro game this season and is learning from future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. The progress of Plumlee on defense and offense will be an important tool to use in the playoffs with Garnett sidelined with an injury, which has kept him out of the line-up for 10 straight games. The rookie Plumlee shows promise with his jumping ability and skill around the basket, which is an advantage for the Nets to balance the floor. The Nets are loaded with good outside shooters and allstar Joe Johnson is having an incredible year, with dependable scoring at crucial times of the game. Johnson has been just as reliable from three-point range and opens the middle of the floor for Deron Williams to penetrate and find open teammates. The rookie coach Jason Kidd has figured out the right line-up to match opposing teams, and with Paul Pierce showing signs of his younger days combined with a well-rested Kevin Garnett the Nets look to challenge for an NBA title this year.
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As The Hollywood Reporter revealed last September, the NFL has been secretly pursuing M.I.A. in arbitration in the aftermath of Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, 2012. During the event, watched by nearly 167 million TV households, the Sri Lankan singer-rapper extended her middle finger during a performance of "Give Me All Your Luvin' " M.I.A. wasn't paid for the event as is the custom of the league. But nevertheless, the NFL spent the first two years of arbitration demanding $1.5 million for allegedly breaching her performance contract and tarnishing its goodwill and reputation. PHOTOS: 11 Outrageous Super Bowl Halftime Moments Now the NFL has added an additional claim, seeking $15.1 million more in "restitution" as the alleged value of public exposure she received by appearing for an approximately two minute segment during Madonna's performance. The figure is based on what advertisers would have paid for ads during this time. "The claim for restitution lacks any basis in law, fact, or logic," say M.I.A.'s response papers, filed on Friday. The music superstar tells the arbitrator that the "continued pursuit of this proceeding is transparently an exercise by the NFL intended solely to bully and make an example of Respondents for daring to challenge NFL." As we previously reported, Howard King, the attorney for M.I.A., has been attempting to undercut the NFL's argu(Continued on page 28)
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Q: What is the best way to approach a library: personal contact, email, letter, sample book in mail? A: Personally, Ive never turned away an author. I have had some that were much too pushy, and Ive made it a point not to purchase their titles. I appreciate when an author takes the time to stop at the library and show me a copy of his/her work. Email is welcome, but without a phone call or letter I usually dont follow up. There simply isnt enough time in my day. I dont know that I would invest in sending a sample book in the mail. The expense of mailing would deplete any profits. Q: What do libraries look for in a book before they accept into their system? A: For our library, I look for books that reflect our communitys interests. I also look for books that have been vetted by someone whether it is a professional journal like Library Journal or Publishers Weekly or another author. I also read reviews posted by readers at Amazon.com and GoodReads. Q: Is there a more efficient way to have a larger reach in the system or is it best to approach one library at a time? Authors might consider contacting Illinois Library Association or ILA to ask about being one of the Illinois Authors featured at the ILA conference. There are also two library systems within Illinois. SHARE and RAILS both of these systems have annual conferences for their members and with the right connections and planning, an author might be able to be part of these events too.
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Authored by Min Larry Montgomery Sr. ABOUT THIS BOOK Dilemma: di-lem-ma: noun: 1. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, esp. equally undesirable ones. This book is another case in the ongoing series based on the life and times of the fictional character, U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey, entitled: Dilemma--The case of the Murderous Identity Theft. An identity theft steals the identity of a serial killer whose M.O. is to steal the identity of her victims and then kill them when she is ready to move on. The penalty for Identity theft as a Class D Felony is 7 years in prison with restitution and reparations. The Penalty for Murder or conspiracy to murder can be http://www.amazon.com/ dp/B00F8NJH7Q Death or life in prison without the possibility for parole. This story centers around a young African American immigrant who will do anything to live the high life, engage in sex for money, sale and use drugs, anything to be considered a lady of leisure. In furtherance of keeping this lifestyle our villainess preys on married men, steals their wife's identity sleeps with and uses the husband letting him think he is lavishly courting her until the money runs out. Then she blackmails them using theirs or their wife's money to pay her bills. Until one day she stole the identity of a serial killer whose m.o. was to steal identities just as she does but when the money runs out she savagely kills the victim and attaches herself to the victims loved ones until the inheritance has been spent and then she moves on to a new opportunity. Marshal Bailey catches the case of an identity theft victim; a woman whose husband was black mailed by the serial killer after a failed trisk and then wound up dead. The investigation is hampered by the activities of a second identity thief, who by all accounts is a serial liar. Finally the serial killer turns her attention to our lead suspect and it is only a matter of time before the two collide in this deadly game of identity cat and mouse. The serial killer makes two failed attempts to finish off the identity thief but not until the third attempt does Marshal Bailey intervene... The question is does our main suspect survive, or does the serial killer win out?
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After 22 Years, "A Black Parent's Handbook" Is Still Empowering Black Parents Across America
Nationwide (October 15, 2013) -- Back in 1990, after only two years of teaching in Brooklyn, NY and East Orange, NJ respectively, renowned educator, Baruti Kafele had the audacity to write a handbook for Black parents to assist them with educating their children. He entitled the book, A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children (Outside of the Classroom). He consequently left the classroom temporarily after his first two years of teaching to devote his life to getting A Black Parent's Handbook into the hands of thousands of parents throughout the U.S. In 1992, he returned to the classroom but continued to devote a substantial amount of energy to promoting A Black Parent's Handbook and it eventually became an Essence Magazine number one best seller in 2002. It is now in its 22nd year of empowering a whole new generation of Black parents. Kafele says that the motivation for writing this book was that he was meeting and working with so many wellintentioned parents who wanted to assist their children through the educational process but simply didn't know what to do or where to start. He frowns upon the notion that parents are not involved or don't want to be involved in their children's lives, educationally speaking. He instead asserts that parents absolutely want to be involved but are simply in need of strategies that they can easily and readily implement during the time that their children are at home. A Black Parent's Handbook is comprised of the following topics: * Preparation for Success * Reading for Success * Setting Goals for Success * Studying and Testing for Success * Communicating for Success * Collaborating for Success * Distractions for Success A Black Parent's Handbook is not a long book it's only 74 pages. It's not a difficult read either. Instead, it is a guide providing strategies and suggestions for parents to utilize toward the educational growth and development of their children and should be referred to regularly. Over the past 22 years, parents have shared with Kafele that they literally raised their children on the contents of this book. At the core of A Black Parent's Handbook is the chapter
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that addresses reading for success. Kafele has argued for the past 22 years that in education, we can have the best schools, best curriculum, best teachers and best teaching strategies, but if Black children are not being exposed to who they are, both historically and culturally, then we are spinning our wheels at best. He argues that when Black children are exposed to "who they are," we increase the probability exponentially that they will have the will to strive for excellence because by exposing them to "their story," we are essentially helping them to develop a purpose for learning, rooted in the greatness of who they are historically. Kafele says, "I want them to see and understand where they stand along the continuum of history to help them to better understand their roles in life moving forward." About The Author Baruti Kafele, affectionately known as "Principal Kafele," excelled as an urban public school educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As a middle and high school principal, he led the transformation of four different schools, including Newark Tech High School, which went from a lowperforming school in need of improvement to being recognized by U.S. News and World Report three times as one of the best high schools in the United States. He is now a full-time national / international educational consultant. He is also the author of the books, Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, and A Handbook for Teachers of African American Children. About The Book A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children / Price: $5.00 / ISBN: 0-9629369-0-1 / 74 pgs. / paperback / Baruti Publishing. For more details, visit www.principalkafele.com Social Media www.facebook.com/principalkafele www.twitter.com/principalkafele
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Q: Is it best to donate to a library or is it okay to expect them to purchase a copy? A: Personally, I like to purchase copies from authors, but I understand that some authors really want their work to be in a particular library and there is the argument that unless a book is in the library, people wont find it. So I would be comfortable with either option. Q: Do libraries always welcome book signings or not so much? A: Our library welcomes book signings, but we sometimes struggle to get a good turnout for the author, and that can make for an uncomfortable feeling. I really appreciate it when the author does as much as he/she can to help promote the event, too. Using social media as well as putting out your own press release can go a long way in making sure people know the event is happening. I always ask authors if they are comfortable presenting or teaching others to write or publish. Not everyone is comfortable in this role, but being able to offer this additional program to the library may help sell your book signing. Q: With the amount of books published each year, libraries have to be choosy. I understand that a review from a journal would help get in the door. What journals do libraries typically read and rate as a good source? A: Library Journal, Publisher Weekly are both the gold standard. Other resources that are good include: GoodReads, Amazon.com, People Magazine Q: How do libraries view self-published books vs books that are traditionally published? A: With the tremendous variety of publishers and platforms available to authors, I know librarians are looking at all formats. Self published books can raise red flags, but when the title is relevant to your communitys interests and welledited, it can be a welcome addition to your collection. Helen Matthes Library http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/ Thanks for taking the time to read my interview with Johnna Schultz with the Helen Matthes Library. Please follow my blog to receive more information on self-publishing and author interviews.
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Kevin Hart to Oprah: Denzel Washington and Will Smith didnt have be social media savvy
Comedian Kevin Hart sits down with Oprah Winfrey for an all new episode of Oprah Prime [the new name for Oprah's Next Chapter] on Sunday. With over 11 million Twitter followers, Hart opened up to the queen of talk about the importance of his personal connection to his fans through social media. Social media is everything for me, Hart told Oprah. I mean in our generation in todays time being able to talk back and forth with your fans goes a long way. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, these things are all tools that I dont I dont like to say that the actors before me, but, the older actors, you know, the Denzels, your Will Smiths, theyre not social media savvy because they didnt have to back then. There was a talk show. Campaign. And then that was it. Oprah Winfreys interview with Hart comes on the heels of his box-office hits, About Last Night and Ride Along, and recent NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year. Hart talks about his comedic influences as he matured in the entertainment industry. And he opens up about raising his children with his ex-wife, the support his mother gave him when he was first starting out and how he learned to forgive his father. Tune into Oprah Prime Sunday at 9/8c on OWN.
Run or Dye, the worlds most colorful 5K, will debut in Long Island on April 12, 2014
What happens when you combine thousands runners and walkers with a blast of color, a heap of happiness, a pinch of passion and a splash of spontaneity? Say hello to Run or Dye, the worlds most colorful 5K. This weekend, Run or Dye Long Island will draw thousands of participants to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to celebrate the vibrancy of being alive all while being blasted with more than five tons of color dye powder during a 5K run/walk. Culminating with a Color Festival at the end of the race, there will be no shortage of fun or color throughout the day.
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Isaiah Johnson (Broadways Peter and the Starcatcher, The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino) portrays Harold Hill and Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, 2009 Broadway revival) will play Marian Paroo. Meredith Willsons The Music Man will be presented at Two River Theater Company for six performances, March 13-16, and at NJPACs Victoria Theater for four performances, March 2123. * No refunds, exchanges or returns on already purchased tickets. Tickets purchased online are subject to a per-ticket handling charge. Artists, dates, times, venues, prices and programs are subject to change. Single-performance tickets are available online at njpac.org, via phone at 1-888-GO-NJPAC (1-888-466-5722) or at the NJPAC Box Office, One Center St., Newark. For groups of 10 or more, call the NJPAC sales desk at 1-888-MY-NJPAC (1888-696-5722). All tickets purchased online and via phone are subject to a per-ticket handling charge. The NJPAC Box Office is open Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from noon-5pm. The Box Office is closed on Mondays. Phone calls to 1-888-GO-NJPAC (466-5722) for single-performance ticket orders are answered seven days a week, from 9am to 9pm. Phone calls to 1-888-MY-NJPAC (6965722) for groups of 10 or more are answered Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Artists, dates, times, venues, programs and prices are subject to change. Questions or comments? Please e-mail ticketservices@njpac.org. Email Preferences | Unsubscribe 2014 NJPAC - Administrative Offices: 973-642-8989 Box Office (Toll Free): 1-888-466-5722
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ment that its reputation has been damaged by soliciting information from the public on what he says is the NFL's lack of wholesomeness. He has even set up an e-mail address -NFL@khpblaw.com -- intended to "balance the playing field." The latest arbitration papers for M.I.A. go into the "profane, bawdy, lascivious, demeaning and/or unacceptable behavior by its players, team owners, coaching and management personnel and by performers chosen and endorsed by NFL to perform in its halftime shows." For example, there's Michael Jackson's performance at the 1993 Super Bowl halftime, where the singer grabbed his genitalia while singing "Billie Jean." "This was NFL's first foray into salacious performances in their Halftime Shows," says M.I.A.'s arbitration papers. "Discovery will demonstrate that NFL was fully aware that Jackson was going to engage in such 'genitalia adjustments' in his performance." Then, there's Prince's performance at the 2007 Super Bowl halftime show. "During part of his performance, he was illuminated against the backdrop of a billowing sheet of fabric to project a huge shadow of himself," M.I.A.'s legal papers say. "His oversized shadow was shown caressing the neck of his stylized trademark guitaras if stroking an erect oversized phallus in a manner reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix performances where he fondled his guitar's neck. Discovery is expected to confirm that NFL knew in advance exactly what would be presented, from pre-game rehearsal and from the stage set configuration." Even Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl is mentioned: "The Show prominently features scenes of very young women dancers (possibly not even of adult age) poised in reclining positions, with their feet and hands and/or shoulders planted on the ground behind them. The women lewdly thrust their elevated pelvic areas in a manner unmistakably evocative of sexual acts (very probably qualifying as 'indecent' under the FCC definition), or at the very least, in a manner wholly consistent with the scenes a faire in a strip club." M.I.A.'s arbitration papers aren't confined to halftime performers either. A recent proposal to assess a 15-yard penalty for use of the "N-Word" is contrasted against the league's $16.6 million demand from the singer. The bullying scandal involving Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito is addressed. A judge's rejection of a proposed $765 million settlement for concussions is also mentioned. The singer says there can't be liability or damage based on speculative FCC action, and her legal papers say it is "implausible" that any indecency fine will come after years of regulatory inaction and recent decisions at the U.S. Supreme Court. What's more, the responsibility of broadcaster NBC could be investigated as the arbitration continues forward. "NFL, and NBC, failed to exercise ordinary care in the conduct of the Halftime show by not activating the '5 second delay' system in place for the broadcast," says M.I.A.'s papers. "Any alleged fault or liability of Respondents should be diminished by NBC's dereliction. Discovery has not been taken yet to determine whether contractually NBC owed a duty to NFL to properly operate the delay system. Very likely that is indeed the case.
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COMEDIAN NICK DIPAOLO PROVES THAT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT YOU!
Nick DiPaolo's comedy is not gentle. It is not easygoing. But Nick DiPaolo's comedy is honest, smart and most importantly, FUNNY! Known for his numerous appearances on the Comedy Central Roasts (Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, Dennis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy), as well as his appearances on the Howard Stern Show, Louis, and his own Nick and Artie Show, which he cohosted from 2011-2012 with Artie Lange. An emmy winner for his writing on the Chris Rock Show, and a writer for the 77th Academy Awards and the MTV Music Awards, Nick DiPaolo is the real thing - and he's coming to The Suffolk Theater!
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villeCentre.DandecidedtocoverasmanyfascinatingaspectsofLongIsland ashecould,fromthepoliticalentitiesofbothNassauandSuffolkCounty,to environmentalorganizationssuchasTheCitizensCampaignfortheEnviron mentandRichardAmperoftheLongIslandPineBarrensSociety,musicleg endDeeSniderofTwistedSister,theorganizationLongIslandCares,andfor mer14yearMajorLeagueBaseballplayer,FrankCatalanottoplusmanyother notableLongIslanders. ThroughhisthreeyearfilmmakingjourneyonThisIsMyLongIsland,Dan hadfacedsomepersonalissues.InthefirstweekofNovemberof2013,Dan lostadearchildhoodfriendof32yearsandoneofthecoproducersofthe film,DianneZaremba,toanapparentsuicide.Aweeklater,onNovember12, 2013,asDanwastryingtopressforwardandwasreadytoscreenthefilm,the Marquardtshomecaughtfireandthefamilylosteverything,includingthe footageofthefilmandallDanscameraandeditingequipment. Friends,familyandassociatesfromalloverLongIslandcametogetherto donate,holdfundraisers,andassisttheMarquardtfamily,oneofthemeven donatedacarforthefamilysuse.ThoughDanscameraandcomputer equipmenthaveyettobereplaced,hewasabletoretrievetheraweditfile footagefromhisinternalharddriveofthecomputerthatwasdestroyedin thefire.FounderandownerofCRComputer,Dan'scousinandcoproducer, RobertMagioncalda,wasabletorecovertheraweditfilesfromtheburntin ternalharddriveandsavingDan'slegacythathehadworkedsodearlyfor3 andahalfyears. DanMarquardtwasthe2013recipientoftheLongIslandFilm/TVFounda tionsFinishingFundGrant,andheproudlyacceptedtheawardatlastyears LongIslandInternationalFilmExpo(LIIFE). WhileDanisawaitingacceptancefromtheselectioncommitteetoscreen at thisyearsLIIFE(July917attheBellmoreMovies),theLongIslandFilm WhenRockvilleCentre'sown,DanMarquardt,workedinalawfirminWest TVFoundationhasdecidedtoworkwithDanMarquardtforaredcarpetcast, IslipforanumberofyearsasanAdministrativeAssistant,heknewtherewas crewandpressscreeningeventattheBellmoreMoviestohighlightDans somethingelsehewassupposedtobedoing. dedicationtofilmmakingandLongIsland. Danapproachedhiswife,Susan,andtoldherofhisdesiretobecomea ThisisMyLongIslandwillscreenonThursday,March27,2014at7:30 filmmaker,andshesupportedhimknowingitwouldmeanachangeintheir p.m.attheBellmoreMovies.Youmustbeontheguestlisttoattend.Alim lifestyleforthemandtheir2daughters,Tiffany(12)andDyani(16). itednumberofticketsmaybeavailableforpurchaseoncetheinvitedguests With$7,500tobuyequipment,andfriendsandcolleaguesdonatingtheir knowledgeandtime,onoccasion,aCanonC300,Danbeganathreeyear,self arein.Otherwise,ThisisMyLongIslandwillbecomingtoafilmfestivalnear you. taught,journeytoproducehisveryfirstfeaturelengthdocumentary,ThisIs FormoreinformationonThisisMyLongIslandorDanMarquardt,please MyLongIsland. Dansgrandfather,EugeneJ.Murray,istheformerHonorableMayorofthe contactDanMarquardtatsawgrassproductions@gmail.com.Forinformation IncorporatedVillageofRockvilleCentrefor20years.DansuncleisFrancisX. ontheLongIslandInternationalFilmExpo(LIIFE)pleasecontactDebraMarko Murray,whoisEugene'seldestson,iscurrentlytheHonorableMayorofRock witzatdebfilm@aol.comorwww.longislandfilm.com
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DEMI, the 4th album from Demi Lovato on HollyNorth American Tour Features Dates With Little Mix, Cher Lloyd and Fifth Harmony; Will Visit 27 Cities Includ- wood Records, is out now and features the charting New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, Dallas, Nash- topping, double platinum-certified single, "Heart Attack," and "Neon Lights." The album hit #1 on iTunes in ville 50 countries and debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday, October 5 at 10am, chart in the U.S. "Heart Attack" reached #5 on the Billat LiveNation.com board Top 40 Radio chart and became the 3rd Top 10 New York, NY September 30, 2013 Platinum- hit of Demi's career. The video for the song has selling music artist and The X Factor judge Demi Lovato amassed over 100 million views on VEVO, while a reannounced exclusively on a Facebook Q&A yesterday mix of the single also hit #1 on the Billboard Dance that she is launching THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR on Chart. February 9, 2014, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Demi is also joining the Emmy Award-winning Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena. Produced and promoted show GLEE for a guest starring role set to start airing by Live Nation, the North American tour will support her on October 3. Earlier this month, she returned for her latest Hollywood Records album, DEMI, and visit 27 second season as a judge and mentor on The X Factor. cities across the United States and Canada, including She will appear on Conan tonight (September 30) and shows in the New York City area, Chicago, Toronto, will perform on both The Tonight Show Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Nashville. Neon Lights is with Jay Leno (October 2) and The Ellen DeGeneres the forthcoming single from DEMI and will impact at radio in early November. THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR will Show (October 7). also feature lead special guests, Little Mix, performing THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR DATES on their first U.S. tour, as well as Cher Lloyd who will All dates and venues below subject to change. also perform on select dates. The X Factor finalists Fifth Harmony will perform on all dates below.. turned hit-making girl group, Fifth Harmony, will also join their X Factor mentor on all dates throughout the *Dates with Little Mix tour. **Dates with Cher Lloyd Citi cardmembers will have access to a pre-sale February 9* Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live @ Rogers tickets beginning Wednesday October 2, at 10:00 AM Arena local time through Citi's Private Pass Program. For February 11* San Jose, CA SAP Center complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. February 13* Anaheim, CA Honda Center (On sale
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October 12) February 15* Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena February 17* Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theater At Grand Prairie February 19* Houston, TX Toyota Center February 21* Atlanta, GA Philips Arena February 23* Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena February 25* Sunrise, FL BB&T Center February 26* Tampa, FL Time Bay Times Forum March 1* Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center March 2* Fairfax, VA Patriot Center March 5* Worcester, MA DCU Center March 7* East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center March 8* Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre March 11* Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum March 13* Auburn Hills, MI The Palace At Auburn Hills March 14* Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena March 16* Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center March 18* St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center March 20** St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena March 22** Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena March 23** Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena March 26** Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre March 27** Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena March 29** Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena March 30** Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse Earlier this year Little Mix soared into the top 5 of the Billboard 200 album chart with their debut album DNA, entering the chart at No. 4 and making history as the first ever British girl group to debut in the top 5 with their debut album release. Since then, Little Mix have amassed a dedicated and loyal fan base, having graced the covers of Seventeen and Girls Life magazines and garnering over 150 million cumulative VEVO views, 2.6 million Facebook fans and over 4.3 million Twitter followers. Little Mix have become global superstars selling over 3 million records worldwide and are prepping for the Fall 2013 release of their new album featuring the upcoming single, "Move." With worldwide momentum behind them, the group is now ready to tour the U.S. for the first time as special guests on the Demi Lovato tour.
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Fifth Harmony has quickly become one of the mosttalked about acts in pop music. After debuting "Miss Movin' On" live on The Today Show, the program received more tweets about this concert than any other performance all summer. The music video has surpassed 11 million views mark on VEVO, while the song reached #34 on Top 40 Radio, and is continuing to gain steam. Cumulatively, they have 70 million total YouTube views, nearly half a million Facebook "likes", and over 750,000 Twitter followers. Building on the monumental success of their debut single "Miss Movin' On", Fifth Harmony (5H) are now gearing up to release their first EP, Better Together [Epic Records/Syco Music] on October 22, 2013. For more information on Fifth Harmony, visit www.fifthharmonyofficial.com. Please visit www.DemiLovato.com, www.LiveNation.com and www.Ticketmaster.com for additional ticket and tour information. About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the worlds leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MILEY CYRUS TO LAUNCH BANGERZ TOUR ON VALENTINES DAY 2014
Highly Anticipated Tour Includes 38 Dates throughout the United States and Canada th April 24 Nassau Coliseum Tickets on Sale November 16 at 10am
November 6, 2013 (New York, NY) Global superstar Miley Cyrus announced today the details behind her BANGERZ TOUR. The highly anticipated tour, produced and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on Valentine's Day February 14, 2014 in Vancouver, BC at Pepsi Live @ Rogers Arena and will visit 38 cities throughout the United States and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC and Miami. Tickets go on sale starting Saturday, November 16 at www.livenation.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, November 12 at 10 AM local time through Friday, November 15 at 10 PM local time. Fans will have additional opportunities to purchase tickets early by signing up for a Facebook RSVP at http://bit.ly/ _MileyRSVP. Tickets for the general public go on sale Saturday, November 16. Additional details are available at www.livenation.com. Details for Mileys BANGERZ TOUR follow her surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live where she announced to fans that she would be launching a tour soon. The announcement on Saturday Night Live comes on the heels of her well-received appearance
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on the show (re-airing November 9) as both host and musical performer on October 5 that was part of a series of headline-making appearances that supported the release of her new album, Bangerz, on RCA Records. Bangerz debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and the Digital Album Charts with over 270,000 albums sold. Additionally, during release week, Bangerz hit #1 on iTunes in over 70 countries. Both singles, Wrecking Ball and We Cant Stop, off Bangerz have already sold 4.3 million copies in the U.S. alone. Wrecking Ball hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks. It became Mileys first Billboard Hot 100 #1 and her fastest-flying top 10 on Radio Songs. Wrecking Ball also hit #1 on Spotify where it reached the highest streams ever for any track in the U.S. beating the next highest week by nearly 500,000 plays. This exciting news came just two days after her music video for "Wrecking Ball" became the fastest music video ever to reach CERTIFIED status, VEVO's milestone for videos delivering 100 million views in only 6 days. Cyrus shattered the previous record which she held for We Cant Stop, which was
CERTIFIED by VEVO just 37 days after it premiered. Bangerz has been getting rave reviews including Entertainment Weekly calling it utterly fresh, a pop blitz from a hip-hop blueprint, and proof that Miley won't settle for just shocking us. US Weekly declared it the year's most titillating pop explosion awarding the album 4 stars (out of 4).
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WAYNE BRADY
Born in 1997 in Columbus, Georgia, Wayne Brady auditioned for the British comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and he was cast in several episodes and later starred in the American version as well. In 2001, The Wayne Brady Show first aired, and although the show earned two Daytime Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady returned to host 2007's FOX network game show Don't Forget the Lyrics. Wayne Brady was born on June 2, 1972, in Columbus, Georgia. Raised primarily by his paternal grandmother, Valerie Petersen, Brady had a pronounced stutter and shied away from public interaction. At home, Brady proved to be intelligent and creative. By age three his grandmother had taught him to read, and by age six he began to create his own plays, commercials, songs and interviews, basing them on models drawn from television. As he embraced his theatrical side, young Brady was inspired by 1950s- and '60s-era music and television, and admired celebrities like Danny Kaye, Sid Caesar and Gene Kelly. Brady attended Dr. Phillips High School, where he excelled in his studies. At 16, he joined the ROTC, which provided both discipline and self-confidence. He intended to join the military, but after appearing in a high school play (and enjoying the resulting rave reviews), Brady altered his plans. Upon his graduation in 1989, Brady made a deal with his grandmother: If he could earn a living as an actor within six months, he would forgo the military. Brady was soon cast in a theme park show at Universal Studios, and immersed himself in the local theater scene. He appeared in classics including A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar, and A Raisin in the Sun. A regular at Orlando's SAK Theater Comedy Lab, a haven for improv and sketch comedy, Brady earned his comedic chops performing in multiple shows a night. By 1992, the SAK honored him as "Rookie of the Year for Theater Sports/Improv." That same year, Brady moved to Las Vegas to dance, sing and act in a musical revue. He soon discovered a talent for mimicking musical genres and performing seamless impressions of rock 'n' roll greats including Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. In 1996, after performing in showcases across the country, Brady was hired to work in a musical revue based in Oahu, Hawaii. It was there that he met Mandie Taketa, a
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dancer in the show. The two began dating and, after the revue closed, the couple moved to Los Angeles. Rise to Fame In California Brady began earning television parts, including guest-starring roles in In the Heat of the Night and I'll Fly Away. Around the same time, several former compatriots from the SAK relocated to the West Coast. Along with Brady, they formed the critically lauded improv group, "Houseful of Honkeys," which still performs regularly at the Acme Comedy Theatre. In 1997, Brady auditioned for the established British comedy series, Whose Line Is It Anyway? The improvbased show featured a rotating quartet of comedians performing lightning-speed comedy games and improvised songs in front of a live audience. The content closely mirrored Brady's skill set, and his audition made a huge impact on the producers. He was subsequently cast in several episodes. When the same company, Hat Trick Productions, brought the show stateside in 1998, Brady auditioned once again. After a grueling six-hour tryout, he was cast as a series regular. The following April, he wed Taketa. As a result of his work on Whose Line, Brady's career skyrocketed. His good looks, easy appeal, and triple-threat virtuosity not only made him an audience favorite and an Emmy winner, but they also gave him the leverage to start his own television show. In 2001, ABC debuted The Wayne Brady Show, a weekly variety revue featuring a mix of music and comedy. A year later, the network revised the format and added a talk show element to the program. The show thrived for several years, during which time Brady became a father. His daughter, Maile, was born in 2003. Although The Wayne Brady Show earned two Daytime Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady hit Broadway the same year to star as Billy Flynn in the revival of Chicago. He also appeared in a notable role on Chappelle's Show, hilariously skewering his "nice guy" image. After touring with his own live show, Brady returned to the small screen to host 2007's FOX network game show Don't Forget The Lyrics. That same year he and Taketa divorced. Brady has since made appearances in multiple television series including 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, and Everybody Hates Chris. In 2008 he released the Grammy-nominated album, A Long Time Coming.
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American Idol Two Time Semi-Finalist Season 2-10 Jerome Bell set to perform at The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. Benefit Gala March 14, 2014
The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. 2014 Annual Gala Benefit will be held on March 14, 2014 at Verdi's of Westbury, located at 680 Old Country Road, Westbury, New York, 11590 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. The event is themed "Creating a Unique Learning Environment through Health and Education Learning Initiatives. The red-carpet fund-raiser gala will recognize individuals whose efforts have contributed to diabetes and health awareness. Tickets, donations, sponsorship or advertising information is available online @ https:// w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m / e / d i a b e t e s - h e a l t h wellness-academy-of-nyc-benefit-gala-verdisof-westbury-tickets-8766616185?ref=esfb Funds raised at the Gala will support The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. in its efforts to assist families, caregivers, and guardians in the daily management of prevention and awareness as well those affected with chronic disease. The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. Intends to launch an innovative learning environment that alleviates gaps in disease management and healthy living while delivering effective daily education. As the parent of a child with diabetes, one of my greatest daily worries is whether shell survive outside of my direct care, said Sabrina Gardner, founder of The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. We need a continuum of innovative health and educational services blended with support systems where students spend the vast majority of their day.
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About The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of NYC The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C., will be the first school/academy in the U.S. to cater to the direct needs of students and their families who struggle with diabetes and other medical health issues. The academy is incorporated by The University of The State of New York Board of Regents and The New York State Education Department. Sabrina Gardner, founder of the Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C., was inspired by the struggles of managing consistent daily care for her own child who has Type 1 juvenile diabetes. The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. envisions blended relationships between student, parents, caregivers and specialists incorporated with education on a daily basis as a solution to the challenge of consistent chronic disease management. Our learning environment will provide students with the support to become active participants in disease management and guardians of their own ongoing health, says Gardner. Dr. Gerald W. Deas: Professorship in Preventive Medicine, Visionary, Writer, Educator, Poet and Philanthropist Angela Banks Jourdain: Critical Care Nursing Education specialist at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems Preston King, C.P.A.: Chairman of New York Citi Works Georgette D. Brown: Assistant Director of Athletics, Adelphi University Samuel L. Dunston: Founder/President of National Allotment Insurance Agency, LTD Nancy Davidson: Qivana Health Systems Business Owner Dr. Okechukwu Echezona: Founder/CEO of Strong Movement Arnie Joseph: Founder/President Chroma Health Solutions of
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proves how much societal mores on race have changed. With that in mind, the early post-civil rights cultural era was defined by two realities: blacks werent the prime demographic of most movie makers, and there was already a flourishing oeuvre of African-American cinema. The decade launched the movie and television careers of a number of black actresses, and could arguably be viewed as the Halcyon days of black film. In any event, spacethemed movies, with their themes of alienation (literal and figurative) and fantasy, were a natural draw for black moviegoers, most of whom could relate to the various characters and plots. Either by accident or design, the few black Star Wars characters offered up some of Hollywoods most enduring characters. Billy Dee Williams swashbuckling and suave Lando Calrissian (heres to hoping his character will be part of the new generation) gave young blerds a model to emulate. Samuel L. Jacksons Mace Windu was less iconic than Calrissian, but who can forget the way he wielded a light saber with the best Jedi around? And lest we forget, Star Wars used one of the most famous black actors ever and his Stentorian voice as the immortal Darth Vader, the most iconic movie villain of all time. By the time Episodes 1 3 appeared, the ground for black sci-fi heroes had already been sown by Will Smith and Laurence Fishburne. Star Wars may have faltered in checking the necessary boxes, but truthfully, did anyone really notice or care? Past and future casting decisions notwithstanding, the shaping of Star Wars is entirely consistent with the fact that outer spaceat least as represented in comic books and movies has almost always been a welcome place for people of color. In space, and among super-powered human beings, multiracial harmony has always thrived. From Star Treks groundbreaking Lt. Nyota Uhura (both
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the incarnation of Nichelle Nichols and the Zoe Saldana) to Fishburnes Morpheus and Geordi LaForge, black actors have a distinguished history of playing well-rounded characters in deep space. If the recent speculation about Star Wars proves true, Ms. Nyongo and Mr. Jordan are just continuing that tradition. It may be the height of navet to say aloud, but perhaps Ms. Nyongo and Mr. Jordan are in the running not because of their race, but because they are proven talent who can draw in movie watchers of all stripes.
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Ida B. Wells: Journalist. Teacher. Anti-Lynching Crusader. Womens Rights Activist. Civil Rights Pioneer.
Ida B. Wells was born into slavery on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was orphaned at 16 after both of her parents and a younger sibling died from a yellow fever epidemic. In order to support and care for her five remaining siblings, she secured a job as a teacher. She eventually moved to Memphis where she became a leading journalist and civil rights activist. When her newspaper office was destroyed in an angry response to her outspoken writings, Ida B. Wells was exiled from Memphis, and stayed away from the South for over 30 years. In 1893 and 1894, she traveled across the United States and throughout the United Kingdom and Great Britain, passionately writing and speaking out against lynching. She eventually moved to Chicago and married Ferdinand L. Barnett in 1895. The widowed Ferdinand was an attorney and editor of The Conservator, one of Chicagos Black newspapers. In addition to the two children from his first marriage, he and Ida had four children together. Ida B. Wells-Barnett continued her activism while juggling motherhood and her many civil rights commitments. In 1909, she was one of the founders of the NAACP, although she later had conflicts with its leadership because she was perceived as too radical. She also worked with Susan B. Anthony as a leader in the movement for womens suffrage. In Chicago, Ms. Wells worked with Jane Addams to prevent the establishment of segregated public schools, helped to open Chicagos first kindergarten for Black children, founded the Negro Fellowship League to assist Black men and boys who were excluded from the YMCA, and started the Alpha Suffrage Club an organization of Black women who worked to obtain the right to vote. Ida B. Wells-Barnett died on March 25, 1931, at the age of 68, from a brief illness due to kidney failure. She and her husband, Ferdinand L. Barnett, are interred together in Chicagos Oak Woods Cemetery Statements of Support The Ida B. Wells Monument is a singular opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge Bronzevilles history while anticipating its future. Alderman William D. Burns, 4th Ward I am writing in support of your efforts and to comment the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture for developing a monument that will celebrate Ida B. Wells legacy and help increase public awarement of her imONLINE EDITION
portant work. The location of the monument in Chicagos historic Bronzeville community is of great significance and appreciation to the communities and generational admireres who were impacted by her workAs a female leader of the great state of Illinois I can personally appreciate and support eh commemoration of Ms. Wells life, work and writings. Kimberly du Buclet, State Representative, 26th District As the written history of America finally, albeit slowly, recognizes the role of African Americans, some names emerge as giants from the shadows. One of those is certainly Ida B. Wells, Americas premier anti-lynching campaigner. Born into slavery, she was destined to be one who would help shape post Civil War America as an investigative journalist, newspaper editor and publisher, and leader of the emerging womens and civil rights movements. We here in Chicago are proud to claim her as our own for the many years of leadership she provided our city. I was delighted to learn of plans for a
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monument to her life and work here in the place she called home for so many years and trust that the project will soon become a reality. Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL 7th District) It is without hesitation that I offer my support for the Ida B. Wells Monument. Sadly, much of the history of Bronzeville is not celebrated as it should be. It is important that people who live or visit our community know about the many contributions some of its residents have made towards social justiceShe used her many talents to address inequality wherever she saw it even in the face of threats against her.As residents and tourists alike visit the monument, they will undoubtedly be moved by the courageous dedication exhibited by Ms. Wells and gain a greater appreciation for the historical significance of Bronzeville. I see this as an opportunity to generate community pride while inspiring others to pursue the type of important work that was carried out by Ida B. Wells. - Alderman Pat Dowell, 3rd Ward It is with hope and pride that I support the movement for an Ida B. Wells Monument in Oakwood Shores. As a journalist and social activist, Wells was a strong voice against racism and sexism. Her advocacy paved the way for generations of African-Americans who followed her, and she should be commemorated with a monument that will invite future generations to learn about her contributions. Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul, 13th District At a time when women were seen and not heard, Ida B. Wells was a voice for those who had none. Even today her legacy lives on, and she continues to be a role model for young women. Her advocacy for equality for women and African Americans should inspire us all to speak out against injustice. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon
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A monumental sculpture accompanied by supportive art pieces will be located in a park-like setting on the Langley Boulevard median, just south of 37th Street in Chicagos Bronzeville neighborhood. The Langley Boulevard median lies at the heart of the Oakwood Shores community, on the former site of the Ida B. Wells public housing development. The plaza where the Ida B. Wells monument will be erected. The Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee has commissioned the creation of a sculptured monument that will honor the life and times of the historic Ida B. Wells. The sculpture will be created by Richard Hunt, a Chicago native and world-renowned artist. The abstract sculpture capturing the artists vision of Ida B. Wells and her legacy will be at least 20 feet tall, and will have a large base upon which an image of Ida B. Wells and excerpts of her writings will be engraved. Upon completion, this monument will be donated to the City of Chicagos Public Art Collection. As a second phase of the project, smaller, interactive art pieces will be commissioned to allow the public to experience the work of Ida B. Wells in a reflective manner. While a precise description of the project awaits the artists conception, additional elements may include a timeline of key events related to Ms. Wells causes and accomplishments, occasional seating along the pathway in the Langley median, or boulevard signposts or similar features with a historical narrative and illustrations.
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and transports us to 18th century, sun-soaked Saint-Domingue on the eve of revolution. Presented by The Public Theater, Miami's GableStage, and the Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with The Ohio State University Use code CAESAR for $25* tickets! (Reg. $67) Publictheater.org 212.967.7555 (noon - 8pm daily) *Discount valid for preview performances 2/18-3/4 only. Offer expires 3/4. Listed price includes a $2 facility fee. Phone and Web orders are subject to a $5 per ticket service fee. Regular price $67. Subject to availability and prior sale. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some blackout dates may apply. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. This offer may be revoked at any time; no refunds or exchanges.
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USAS GOLDEN COUPLE DAVIS AND WHITE HEADLINE THE 2014 CAST OF EMMY-AWARD WINNING STARS ON ICE
Americas Premier Figure Skating Production Welcomes the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal Figure Skating Team to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 PM
seeing other online photos and congratulatory notes from celebrities. The couples lawyers, however, say Hurley signed a confidentiality agreement saying he would not post video or images of the lavish engagement at San Franciscos AT&T Park last year.
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