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The President’s speech included a set of goals for our

country.

“But when all is said and done – when you pick up that

ballot to vote – you will face the clearest choice of any

time in a generation. Over the next few years, big deci-

sions will be made in Washington, on jobs and the

economy; taxes and deficits; energy and education; war

and peace – decisions that will have a huge impact on

our lives and our children’s lives for decades to come.

“On every issue, the choice you face won’t be just

between two candidates or two parties.

“It will be a choice between two different paths for

America.

“A choice between two fundamentally different

visions for the future.

“I won’t pretend the path I’m offering is quick or easy.

I never have. You didn’t elect me to tell you what you

wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth. And

the truth is, it will take more than a few years for us to

solve challenges that have built up over decades. It will

require common effort, shared responsibility, and the

kind of bold, persistent experimentation that Franklin

Roosevelt pursued during the only crisis worse than this

one. And by the way – those of us who carry on his

party’s legacy should remember that not every problem

can be remedied with another government program or

dictate from Washington.

Former President Clinton outlined the misinforma-

tion that has been coming from the other parties regard-

ing those matters important to the middle class, women,

persons in love, our health and our safety.

Mrs. Obama made so many of us shed tears, especial-

ly women

who enjoy

seeing ‘real

love.’

Vice

President Biden showed his heart is in his position, his

family and his country.

The bottom line, it was not a question of what we

must do as Americans if we really love this country.

President Obama said it all, when he stated, “Where

is the change? You are the change. When you give him

the four more years needed to complete the job, you

will make the job easier because he will have the faith

to continue and America will move forward. It won’t

be quick and it won’t be easy, but it will

happen.

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Grammy Award Winner Chris Brown joined Jenesse

and its youth advocate group The Change to host a spe-

cial Back to School Fall Festival to support Jenesse

kids in Los Angeles.

The day was a fun filled experience for children and

their parents who have been impacted by domestic vio-

lence. The exciting interactive experience gave fami-

lies a chance to bond with each other in a fun setting,

to meet and connect with Chris on a one-on-one basis

and to celebrate the end of summer and prep for a fresh

start and positive new school year.

Jenesse Center is a national non-profit domestic vio-

lence intervention and prevention organization that

provides a holistic, comprehensive program to nurture

victimized families back to a place of mental, financial,

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“Rep. Paul Ryan’s

extreme anti-choice

record shows just how

serious a threat Mitt

Romney’s presidency

would be for women,”

Keenan said. “He has

cast 59 votes on repro-

ductive rights while in

Congress and not one

has been pro-choice.

Rep. Ryan has also

repeatedly voted to

defund family-planning

programs and supported the “Let Women Die Bill,”

which would allow hospitals to refuse to provide a

woman emergency, lifesaving abortion care, even if she

could die without it. It comes as no surprise that

Romney would choose a like-minded running mate

who is just as out of touch with our nation’s values and

priorities as he is. The Romney-Ryan ticket is danger-

ous to women’s health.”

Deneeta Pope and Ryan became a couple when they

met at Miami University of Ohio, which is located in

Oxford. The couple dated for about 10 years, according

to TMZ. Pope, who has since been married twice, lives

in Chicago, reports TMZ.

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South African

Archbishop Desmond

Tutu wrote in a British

newspaper that former

President George W.

Bush and former British

Prime Minister Tony

Blair should be tried by

the International Criminal

Court of Justice in the

Hague, the Netherlands, for their roles in the Iraq War.

Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, charged that Bush

and Blair used false reports, alleging that Iraq President

Sadam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction when

he had none.

In the article, which was published in the Sunday edi-

tion of The Observer, Tutu charged that Bush’s and

Blair’s false allegations were used as a pretext for the

war that killed 103,160 to 113,728 Iraqi citizens.

“The immorality of the United States’ and Great

Britain’s decision to invade Iraq in March 2003 was

premised on the lie that Iraq possessed weapons of

mass destruction, and instead of bringing peace,

democracy or harmony to the region, it has destabilized

and polarized the world to a greater extent than any

other conflict in history,” Tutu wrote. He noted that the

world now faces the specter of war in Syria and Iran.

Syria is now involved in a civil war and some U. S.

politicians have called for an invasion of Iran.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLADAMS, Audrey Riley,

died September 1, 2012.

AKINS, Harold Thomas,

Jr., 91, died August 28,

2012.

ALEXANDER, Emily

Martha, died August 29,

2012.

ALLEN, Wycliff, died

August 29, 2012.

ANDREWS, Deshon

Lavar, 35, died August

27, 2012.

BELL, Central, died

August 28, 2012.

BIERHORST, Lt. Cdr.

Gordon W., USN (Ret),

92, died August 28, 2012.

BROWN, Willie, 78,


BRYANT, Kenneth Lee,

Sr., died August 22, 2012.

BUSH, Oscar Edward,

Jr., 60, died August 22,

2012.

BYRD, Allen, 55, died

August 29, 2012.

CECIL, Elizabeth Ann,

92, died September 1,

2012.

CHAIRES, Thomas, 71,

died August 30, 2012.

CLARY, David, 68, died

August 30, 2012.

COOKS, Charles

Bernard, died August 31,

2012.

COOPER, Master

Johnny, died August 31,

2012.

CORBETT, Ronald

Edgar, 70, died August

28, 2012.

CRAWFORD, Wilma S.,


ESTRADA, Deborah, 52,


EVERETT, Elise, 75,


FRANK, Margaret Pat,


FRASSETTO, Mary D.,


2012.

GOEKE, Irving H., 77,


GRAY, Infant Garland

Mae, died August 31,

2012.

GREEN, Jessica Louise,


GREEN, Marquita, 50,


HALLBACK, Tallie B.,


2012.

HARTLEY, Joseph Conant,


HELENBOLT, Marshall,


HENDRICK, Bernice,


2012.

HUMPHREY, Leeann

Page, 60, died August 31,

2012.

HUNTER, Estelle, 58,


HUTCHINSON, Carol,


2012.

JACKSON, JaNay

Felicia, 17, died August

28, 2012.

JAMISON, Martha

Brown, died August 21,

2012.

JENKINS, Eartha, died

August 28, 2012.

JOHNSON, Barbara Lee,


JOHNSON, Susan B.,


JONES, Barbara, died

August 28, 2012.

JONES, John Lee, 87,


JONES, Norman Lewis,


2012.

LANKFORD, Gloria

June, 81, died September

4, 2012.

LIAS, Lucy, died August

28, 2012.

MARSHALL, Willie,


McDANIEL, Akins, died

August 29, 2012.

MICHEL, Christian,


MULLER, David, died

August 28, 2012.

PARKER, Roberta, 86,


POTICNY, Jean

Catherine, 90, died

August 31, 2012.

ROBERTS, Vivienne

Cundiff, 88, died August

29, 2012.

RUH, Gladys, 84, died

August 28, 2012.

SELF, Ralph, 79, died

September 3, 2012.

SHORTER, Velma T.,


2012.

SIMMONS, Donella M.,


SIMMONS, Maurine T.


SMITH, Oscar Ellis, Jr.,


STEWART-Rowe, Paula

L., died August 28, 2012.

TAYLOR, Gertrude G.

(Trudy), died August 31,

2012.

THORNTON, Wade, 62,


THOMLINSON, Jaclyn

Nicole, 28, died

September 1, 2012.

WARD, John H., died

August 29, 2012.

~*~

GEORGIA DEATHSCHEEK, Walter Robert,


HOLMES, John Brannen,


KNIPPERS, James

David, 49, died August

29, 2012.

PALMER, Zela Mae H.,


PRICE, Walter A., died

August 28, 2012.

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TMZ, the celebrity news website,

reported that a grand jury in November

1999 indicted Pope for allegedly swin-

dling Ernst & Young out of $77,000. She

pled guilty to a lesser charge of inflating

expense reports, fabricating receipts and

turning in phony invoices.

Ryan married Janna Little, a tax attor-

ney, in December 2000. The Ryans live

in Janesville with their three children

Elizabeth Anne, Charles Wilson, and

Samuel Lowery.

Ryan is a Catholic and is a member of St.

John Vianney's Church

The main concern one would have is

why is he so stuck on ‘this is a man’s

world’, and women should not have

rights, even though his relationships

have been with professional women.

His beliefs against women are most

strong. Who could vote for Romney

with him as his main partner?

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FAMU Journalism Students

Cover Democratic National Convention

Photo caption: Florida A&M University journalism students Courtney Wallace (left) and LenneiaBatiste are providing news coverage of the Democratic National Convention under the leadershipof CBS Harold Dow Visiting Professor Benjamin Davis.

Charlotte, N.C. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) students Lenneia Batiste and

Courtney Wallace will provide daily news updates for FAMU student media outlets

during the Democratic National Convention Sept. 4 through 6 in Charlotte, N.C.

“We are delighted that our students and the CBS Harold Dow Visiting

Professor Benjamin Davis will be on the convention floor to capture this historic

convention,” said FAMU School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Dean

Ann Wead Kimbrough. “Because of logistical issues we were not able to get stu-

dents to the Republican National Convention.”

Courtney Wallace, a journalism student from Galesburg, Ill., said, “I’m

ecstatic. I never thought I would have this honor. I’m very blessed. We’ll be pro-

ducing from the field and on the convention floor of the DNC. We’ll be sending

packages, articles and pictures back to Professor Horton and the News 20 at Five

team, Famuan editors and radio spots.”

Batiste, a former FAMU TV 20 news anchor from Atlanta who is expected

to earn her master’s degree in journalism in December, said, the multimedia plan “is

to really inform our viewers and help them become better informed voters. We’ll

highlight some of the key platforms. For example, we’re planning to do stories on

immigration, voter ID laws, same sex marriage and the Medicare debate.”

She added, “This is a highlight of my career. This means a lot to me. I’ve

never had this opportunity. To be among politicians and to see the president speak

will be something I’ll treasure for my entire career.”

In 2011, Batiste won a Florida AP award for best light feature for her pack-

age titled “Diamond.”

Davis said, “This is a great opportunity for FAMU to send our students into

real world journalism. They’ll learn more in three days than they can six months on

the job.”

The students’ work will be available online at www.famutvnews.com and

www.thefamuanonline.com. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to the live newscast

at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m. on FAMU TV 20 via Comcast. FAMU

TV 20 reaches more than 80,000 households via Comcast.

Ronald Bayles Photojournalist

Cedric and Arsie Hairston, and Ndidi Noel

Jacksonville Art Walk August 2012

Tyi Jones and Rosive Wathson IIIRegister To Vote

Marsha Hatcher Fine Artist

Travis Willis Marco Coleman Jacksonville Jaguars, andAnn Willis

Pam Barnett Charles Grigs, Amber Greene, Jamaica Reddick, andShirley Edwards

Joel Gordon, Latarsha Gordon, and Rodney Williams

Juanita Powell - Williams, William Bill Green, andGwen Lee Green Jacksonville Jaguars Marie Marfia

Brittany Webber Edible Arrangements Lauren Little, Janay Milton,

and Alisha HalbackMarkesha Fuller, Ricki Johnson, Onika W,

Takaiya Fuller Jennetter Brook and Shannon Dixon

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Four years ago, Democrats, independents, and many Republicans came togeth-er as Americans to move our country forward. We were in the midst of the great-est economic crisis since the Great Depression, the previous administration hadput two wars on our nation’s credit card, and the American Dream had slippedout of reach for too many.

Today, our economy is growing again, al-Qaeda is weaker than at any pointsince 9/11, and our manufacturing sector is growing for the first time in morethan a decade. But there is more we need to do, and so we come together againto continue what we started. We gather to reclaim the basic bargain that built thelargest middle class and the most prosperous nation on Earth – the simple prin-ciple that in America, hard work should pay off, responsibility should be reward-ed, and each one of us should be able to go as far as our talent and drive take us.This election is not simply a choice between two candidates or two political par-

ties, but between two fundamentally different paths for our country and our fam-ilies.Rebuilding Middle Class Security

We can’t just cut our way to prosperity. We must out-educate, out-innovate, and

out-build the world. We need an economy that creates the jobs of the future and

makes things the rest of the world buys – not one built on outsourcing, loopholes,

or risky financial deals that jeopardize everyone, especially the middle class.

Putting Americans Back to Work

The Democratic Party have cut taxes on American workers and businesses and

made sweeping reforms to the unemployment system to help get people back to

work. We continue to fight for relief for the long-term unemployed, including a

ban on hiring discrimination against the unemployed and a reformed and expand-

ed universal worker training proposal to provide more training and job search

assistance to all displaced workers regardless of how they lost their job. The

President’s plan includes many measures that have long had bipartisan support.

The Middle Class Bargain

Middle Class Tax Cuts. President Obama and Democrats in Congress cut taxes

for every working family, putting more money in the pockets of Americans who

need it most.

Health Care. We believe accessible, affordable, high quality health care is part

of the American promise, that Americans should have the security that comes

with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick.

Over the determined opposition of Republicans, we enacted landmark reforms

that are already helping millions of Americans, and more benefits will come soon.

Stabilizing the Housing Market and Hard-Hit Communities. Expand the

successful neighborhood stabilization efforts in his American Jobs Act.

Social Security and Medicare. Every American deserves a secure, healthy, and

dignified retirement. Committed to preserving that promise for this and future

generations.

An Economy that Out-Educates the World and Offers Greater Access to

Higher Education and Technical Training.

Cutting Waste, Reducing the Deficit, Asking All to Pay Their Fair Share

Economy Built to Last

All-of-the-Above Energy Policy.

Out-Building and Out-Innovating the Rest of the World.

Betting on American Manufacturing and the American Automobile

Industry.

Insourcing.

Out-Building the Rest of the World.

Out-Innovating the Rest of the World.

Standing Up for Workers.

Helping Small Business.

Opened Markets All Over the World for American Products.

America Works When Everyone Plays by the Same Rules

Wall Street Reform

21st Century Government: Transparent and Accountable

Lobbying Reform and Campaign Finance Reform

Greater TogetherStrengthening the American Community

Immigration.

Families.

Supporting Troops, Military Families, and Veterans.

Americans with Disabilities.

Faith.

Rural Communities and Agriculture

Agriculture

Tribal Sovereignty

Puerto Rico

Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands.

Arts and Culture.

Protecting Rights and FreedomsCivil Rights.

Women.

Protecting A Woman’s Right to Choose.

Voting Rights.

District of Columbia.

Freedom to Marry

Ensuring Safety and Quality of LifeCities and Metro Areas.

Poverty

Public Safety, Justice, and Crime Prevention

Service, Volunteerism, and Social Innovation.

Environment.

Stronger in the World, Safer and More Secure At Home

Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq

Disrupting, Dismantling, and Defeating Al-Qaeda

Responsibly Ending the War in Afghanistan

Preventing the Spread and Use of Nuclear Weapons

Reducing Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles.

Preventing Nuclear Proliferation.

The Key Elements JOB CREATION: It states that the best jobs program is economic growth. “We donot offer yet another made-in-Washington package of subsidies and spending to cre-ate temporary or artificial jobs.

”SMALL BUSINESS: The GOP pledges to reform the tax code to make it easierfor businesses to generate more capital and create more jobs.

TAXES: “We reject the use of taxation to redistribute income, fund unnecessary orineffective programs or foster the crony capitalism that corrupts both politicians andcorporations.” It says a Republican administration would extend the Bush tax cutsof 2001 and 2003, pending reform of the tax code. It says the party would strive toeliminate taxes on interest, dividends and capital gains altogether for lower- and mid-dle-income taxpayers. It also would work to repeal the estate tax and the alternativeminimum tax. The party backs constitutional amendments to balance the federalbudget and require a super majority for any tax increases.

MARRIAGE: The platform affirms the rights of states and the federal governmentnot to recognize same-sex marriage. It backs a constitutional amendment definingmarriage as the union of one man and one woman.

VOTER INTEGRITY: “Voter fraud is a political poison,” the platform says. Itpraises legislation to require photo identification for voting and to prevent electionfraud.

GUN CONTROL: The party says it opposes legislation intended to restrict SecondAmendment rights by limiting the capacity of clips or magazines or otherwise restor-ing the assault weapons ban passed during the Clinton presidency.

ABORTION: The party states that “the unborn child has a fundamental individualright to life which cannot be infringed.” It opposes using public revenues to promoteor perform abortion or to fund organizations that perform or advocate abortions. Itsays the party will not fund or subsidize health care that includes abortion coverage.

ENERGY: The party is committed to domestic energy independence and an “all-of-the-above” energy policy, backing the exploration and development of the OuterContinental Shelf and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the construction ofthe Keystone XL pipeline. It criticizes the Obama administration for picking winnersand losers in the energy sector and expresses support for new coal-fired plants thatwill be low-cost, environmentally responsible and efficient.It adds: “We will end theEPA’s war on coal and encourage the increased safe development in all regions of thenation’s coal resources.” It calls on Congress to prohibit the EPA from moving for-ward with new greenhouse gas regulations “that will harm the nation’s economy andthreaten millions of jobs over the next quarter century.”

MEDICARE and MEDICAID: The platform pledges to move both Medicare andMedicaid away from “the current unsustainable defined-benefit entitlement model toa fiscally sound defined-contribution model.” It supports a Medicare transition to apremium-support model with an income-adjusted contribution toward a health planof the enrollee’s choice. Age eligibility in Medicare must be made more realistic inlight of longer life spans.

Medicaid services for low income people would be transformed into a block grantprogram in which the states would be given the flexibility to determine the best pro-grams for their residents.

IMMIGRATION: The platform makes clear that “we oppose any form of amnestyfor those who, by intentionally violating the law, disadvantage those who haveobeyed it.” It demands that the Justice Department halt lawsuits against Arizona,Alabama and other states that have enacted tough measures against illegal immi-grants. It says federal funding should be denied to universities that provide in-statetuition rates to illegal immigrants. It advocates making English the official nationallanguage.

HEALTH CARE: It states that a Republican president on his first day in officewould use his waiver authority to halt progress in carrying out the health care actpushed through by President Barack Obama and that Republican victories inNovember would guarantee that the act is never implemented. It proposes aRepublican plan based on improving health care quality and lowering costs and asystem that promotes the free market and gives consumers more choice.

EDUCATION: Republicans support consumer choice, including home schooling,local innovations such as single-sex classes, full-day school hours and year-roundschools. It says Republicans renew their call for replacing family planning programsfor teens “with abstinence education which teaches abstinence until marriage as theresponsible and respected standard of behavior.”

DEFENSE: The platform says Republicans are “the party of peace throughstrength” and support the concept of American exceptionalism – “the conviction thatour country holds a unique place and role in human history.” It criticizes the currentadministration for its weak positions toward such countries as North Korea, Chinaand Iran and its reductions in military spending. The Republican national militarystrategy “restores as a principal objective the deterrence using the full spectrum ofour military capabilities.”

Moving America Forward

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Biological Weapons.

Climate Change.

Transnational Crime.

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Free and Fair Trade.

Advancing Global Development.

Combating HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease

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tained growth. Thanks to the leadership of President Obama and Democrats around

the country, we’re fighting back from the deepest economic crisis since the Great

Depression by making investments to create jobs, grow the middle class, and lay the

foundations for an economy that out-educates, out-builds, and out-innovates the rest

of the world. Today, America is both stronger and safer than it was four years ago.

Now, we must continue the work we’ve started so that the United States of America

never fails to meet the tests of our time.


E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Last week from Thursday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 25th;

The 2012 Merge Summit convened at the famed and historic Millennium

Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Merge is the brainchild of its

founder and Chairperson Bi Dr. Holly Carter, founder of ReleveEntertainment and co-founder, co-chairperson Robi Reed, VP, Talent and

Casting, Original Programming, BET Networks. The Merge Summit is

designed to provide a platform for promising Christian talent to interface,

glean from, and partner with leaders in the entertainment industry.

Conference attendees will interact in thought provoking and career inspiring

settings with well-known entertainment executives, talent, and artists. The

hope is that attendees will walk away with information that will encourage,

enrich and empower them in their individual fields of pursuit.

The Confab lived up to every expectation the attendees came to seek and

more. Both days saw overflow, capacity crowds who packed master classes,

workshops and showcases while networking and hob-knobbing with some of

the biggest names in the entertainment industry from major film studio

heads, producers, writers, actors, music artist, attorneys, managers, agents

and industry administrators. Some of the over twenty workshops and master

classes included How to Brand Yourself, Alternative Distribution, Building A

Legendary Career, Public Relations, Creating Hit Music, Music BusinessPanel, Digital Marketing, Film Producing, a Director’s Panel and many oth-

ers. Their was also an Awards Luncheon co-hosted by Shaun Robinson and

Bishop Lester Love that Honored Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tony

Waller, Sr. Director, Constituent Relations, Wal-Mart and DeVon Franklin,

SVP, Production, Columbia Pictures. BET held a “Music Matters” Showcase

which was standing room only.

For those who were lucky enough to get in on it, The Merge Summit

offered private, closed door by appointment only, “Exclusive SpeedMentoring and Connecting” with the who’s who of the entertainment indus-

try. Somebody in this group more than likely left the Merge Summit with a

career changing opportunity. After each class and workshop session, atten-

dees would assemble in the main corridor of the hotel to discuss what had

been covered while networking and meeting new friends. Who knows, some

of these new acquaintances may even become future associates.

The main attraction of the entire Merge Summit was the master workshop

with superstar, Two-time Oscar®-winning actor Denzel Washington being

moderated by Merge Summit Co-Founder Robi Reed. The ballroom was

packed to capacity. Washington gave a detailed rundown of his humble

beginnings and his rise to the top of the game. One of the things he empha-

sized to the crowd that his friend and mentor two-time Oscar® winning actor

Sydney Poitier said to him as an up and coming actor was that your first four

or five films will largely determine the direction your film career will go so

chose wisely even if it means turning down a big paycheck. Washington

emphatically stressed that if the role dose not feel right to you deep inside

for what ever reason be it spiritual, moral, ethical or whatever, don’t take it,

even if you are starving. As he succinctly put it, what God has for you is for

you! He also noted that God answers prayer and sometimes the answer is

no! Washington regaled the crowd with personal stories that had the room in

stitches laughing and some were sad. He answered questions from the

crowd and held the full attention of that ballroom from start to finish with a

concluding standing “O!”

As with the annual tradition of the Merge Summit, they held their event

closing Freedom Gospel Concert which featured performances by MaliMusic, Lecrae, B. Reith, Myesha Chaney, Tasha Cobbs and KingdomBusiness. It was a packed affair as well. For information on next year’s

Merge Summit in Los Angeles, go to www.themergesummit.com. It is well

worth the sacrifice to get here no matter where you live.

The 2012 Merge Summit Is AResounding Success!

By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook

Photo Courtesy of The Merge Summit

Rych McCain Hollyhood Notes!By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook

TV:

Soul Man is a new sitcom on the TV Land Network starring Cedric TheE, Niecy Nash, John Beasley, Wesley Jonathan and Jazz Raycole. The

show airs Wednesdays 10/9C. The network sponsored a screening of the

show last Sunday at FAME (First AME Church) in Los Angeles. The cast

and a host of celebs were in attendance. There was a Q&A session with the

cast following the screening and a reception with plenty of delicious food and

fellowship. Meanwhile, on the Oxygen Network, four absolutely gorgeous

ladies are starring on a new reality show titled “Girlfriend ConfidentialLA.” Most young women know that while boyfriends come and go as fast as

trends do, girlfriends are forever. In the new series “Girlfriend Confidential:LA,” viewers will follow four beautiful and successful friends as they help one

another navigate the tumultuous waters of love and celebrity life against the

backdrop of the Hollywood entertainment industry. At the epicenter of the

intelligent, savvy group is fashion model, actor, and producer Eva Marcille(“America’s Next Top Model”). Her friends include actress Denyce Lawton(“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”), dynamic interior and product designer

Nikki Chu, and Kelly Marie Dunn, a talent and brand manager who has

worked with A-list musicians and pop stars. And finally on the GMC network“Sombody’s Child” is a movie starring Michael Jai White, Nadine Ellis,Byron Minns, Lynn Whitfield and Clifton Powell that is a powerful story

about a mother’s deepest secret and a family’s second chance.

Rick James Tribute Show:

Singer/frontman “Goldie” has a new show that is a tribute to the late,

great, Rick James. He performs all of James’ biggest hits and his band is

an exact duplicate of The Stone City Band. He even has a Teena Mariesound-a-like. Go on YouTube and search for RJ2Goldie to check him out.

Video Game Tech Heads:

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) has added new features to

PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita). SCE will also expand PlayStation®Plus. By

installing the system software update ver. 1.80, users will be able to enjoy

legendary original PlayStation® titles on their PS Vita’s beautiful 5-inch

OLED display, in addition to various new features. On the software front,

several exciting and attractive new titles will be released in time for the hol-

iday season.

Movies:

Little Birds. Millennium Entertainment, A Hunting Lane FilmsProductions in association with Polsky Films/Sundial Pictures. Starring

Juno Temple, Kay Panabaker and Kyle Gallner. Written and Directed by

Elgin James. Produced by Jamie Patricof, Alan and Gabe Polsky. We

have two female best friends who are stuck in a little Cali desert hic town

with exploding desires to escape to the big city of LA. They meet a couple

of guys who invite them to come to town. They steal a neighbor’s truck and

make the drive to LA only to discover that the guys are homeless and living

in an abandon apartment (squat) where they are into drugs, crime to you

name it. A lesson is to be learned from this one.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Walt Disney Pictures. Starring

Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Odeya Rush and ShohrehAghdashloo. Directed by Peter Hedges. Story by Ahmet Zappa,Screenplay by Peter Hedges. Produced by Jim Whitaker, Scott Sandersand Ahmet Zappa. A couple who can’t have children writes various charac-

teristics on separate pieces of paper describing their ideal child. They put

those notes in a box and bury it in the back yard. A storm comes and that

night a child with leaves on his legs appears in their house. They take him

in as their own. The basic premise of this film is unreal but we can dream

can’t we? This is not quite a children’s film but all ages should like it.

Check out my Facebook pages, Twitter@rychmccain and my blogs

www.rychmcainhollyhoodnotes.blogspot.com

www.rychmccainreviewwagon.blogspot.com

Study, Observe and Win!

Rych

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 THE STAR

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO COMMEMORATE NATION’S

50TH YEAR OF INDEPEDENCE WITH CELEBRATIONS

PAGE A-7

LADIES IN LEADERSHIP: Her Excellency the Honorable Portia Simpson Miller of

Jamaica joined Her Excellency the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

By ARTHIA NIXON

Caribbean News Editor

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD: A cornucopia of color, culture and pride was

displayed throughout the islands of Trinidad and Tobago as the nation celebrated 50

years of Independence.

“For 50 years we have charted our own course as an independent nation

proudly flying high the red white and black, ever steadfast in our commitment to our

democracy and the rule of law and to the belief that all men and women are created

equal and endowed with inalienable rights,” said the Prime Minister Her Excellency

Kamla Persad Bissessar in her passionate address to the nation. “For 50 years as a

nation, forged from the love of liberty in the fires of hope and prayer, with bound-

less faith in our destiny, we have proven our ability to determine the direction best

suited to the needs of our citizens. Our self-determination has brought success,

recognition and respect to our great nation, here at home and on the world stage.”

“Be proud of what it means to be Trinbagonian,” she urged citizens. “We are

now the co-creators of the present, paving the way for those who come after us. I

urge you, fellow citizens, seize this opportunity for progress. You are living in an

exciting new chapter and it’s in your power to carry our twin-island nation forward

as a pioneer in our region. Our best days are yet to come and together we will usher

them in.”

She added: “We celebrate our 50th year as an independent nation, let us with

confidence and courage, stand side by side, with a renewed sense of hope for the

future...Let us endeavour to live our lives by the inspiring words of our national

motto ‘Together we aspire, Together we achieve’.”


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Jacksonville Locals To Hit The Stage When ‘The

Color Purple’ Takes The Aurora

August 8, 2012 – Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will present the Tony

Award winning hit Broadway smash hit musical THE COLOR PURPLE September

28 –October 14, 2012 at the Stage Aurora Performance Hall located at 5188

Norwood Avenue inside Gateway Town Center.

Angela Robinson-Whitehurst and LaTrisa Harper (both from the original

Broadway production of The Color Purple) will serve as Artistic Consultant and

Choreographer, respectively. Darryl Reuben Hall will direct. Harlan Penn is Set

Designer with John Gripper serving as Vocal Director. Costume Design by Valerie

Bellamy –Bailey and Sandra Levy-Donawa.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker and Nominated

for 11 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on

December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-

breaking years. It is the inspiring story of a woman named Celie who finds the

strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world.

With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and

the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE features over 30 extremely talented, singers and

dancers throughout North Florida; among them: Victoria Canady, Chelsea Love

Hunt, Lolita Jennings-Flagg, Tarra Jones, Toni Diamond -Bingham, Ishmael Blue,

Patrick Johnson, Marc Curtis Little, DeeDee Ellis, Akia McDaniel, Monique Ellis,

Bernice Alomar, LaShawn Sade Casper, Adriene Reid, Shacrisa Bell, Kai Smith,

Angela Roberts, Candace Crump, Katrina Rogers, Catrease Upperman, Elliot

Wimes, Staci Anderson, Jean Hyppolite, Joyce Petty, Joe Foster, Amahre Palmer, and

Tiffany Singh.

(Fernandina Beach, FL) On September 14, 15 and 16, Amelia Island gets the blues - the

Amelia Island Blues Festival, that is, celebrating its second year of smokin’ good music, held at Main

Beach Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida. With the Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop, the festival is

offering up an end-of-summer party that rivals last year’s event, expanding the blues from two to

three days, and featuring a line-up of spectacular local and nationally acclaimed artists.

The festival kicks off on Friday night, September 14th at 5 p.m., with Mojo Chillen from

Jacksonville, and Fernandina Beach’s own Beech Street Blues Band, followed by headliners Flannel

Church with Duane Trucks, and headliner Shane Dwight.

On Saturday, concerts begin at Noon, featuring an array of spectacular musicians, with headlin-

ers Sean Chambers, Albert Castiglia, and "Queen of the Blues" Shemekia Copeland. Chambers’

brand of blues is a no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta styles, played with an understated

sense of ferocity. Castiglia, whose latest album, Living the Dream, was released this summer, is a

favorite high-energy performer at blues festivals across the country. Copeland’s passion for singing,

matched with her huge, blast-furnace voice, gives her music a timeless power and a heart-pounding

urgency. Aptly named “Queen of the Blues,” Copeland began her career singing at Harlem’s famed

Cotton Club when she was just eight years old.

Sunday’s concerts kick off with Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones, from Jacksonville, win-

ner of the Battle of the Blues competition, held earlier in the year. Reteguiz is known regionally as a

vocal powerhouse with a dynamic vocal range and stage performance. Detroit’s David Gerald returns

to the Amelia Island Blues Festival this year as the Sunday headliner, after last year’s eye-popping

performance. Gerald’s blues have been receiving widespread radio play, along with recognition in the

blues community, and was listed as Number One on the ReverbNation blues charts for Michigan

Blues artists.

Other talented artists that concert-goers can expect to enjoy during the three days of blues on the

beach include young super star Alex Ivanov, Roger “Hurricane” Wilson, The Nouveaux Honkies, J.P

Soars and the Red Hots, Bill Sheffield, Blistur, Beth McKee, and the local Blues in Schools Band. In

addition to the music, The Amelia Island Museum of History has launched a new exhibit, “History

of the Blues,” that features a tribute to the famed “Chitlin’ Circuit,” a collective name for venues

throughout the southern and eastern United States that allowed African-American musicians and

entertainers to perform during segregation. The exhibit will be on display until September 30, 2012.

The Amelia Island Blues Festival Committee and Board of Directors have worked all year pro-

moting the festival and enlisting volunteers and sponsors. Jeff Malone, President and a founding

member of the festival and Amelia Island Blues Society, encourages concert-goers to take advantage

of the many packages that the three day festival has to offer. “One thing we try to do is to keep the

prices low, so everyone has an opportunity to come to the festival,” says Malone. “We offer a three

day pass, daily passes, and a VIP special seating pass. Our fantastic vendors are offering food, drinks,

and shopping, to make your Blues Festival experience the best. With a little sand and surf, and a col-

lection of the some of the best blues around, it’s sure to be a great weekend!”

This year the festival is sponsored by RockTenn, our Number One supporter. So far, the festival

has raised enough proceeds to purchase a six-passenger shuttle for Baptist Medical Center - Nassau,

used to assist and transport individuals on their fast-growing hospital campus in Fernandina Beach.

The festival organizers will also be donating music instruments to local middle school children. For

more information about artists or to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.ameliaislandblues-

fest.com.

On the card are "Queen of the Blues" and daughter of late Texas

blues guitar legend Johnny Clyde Copeland, Shemekia Copeland

(bottom) and Detroit’s David Gerald returns as the Sunday head-

liner, after last year’s eye-popping performance.

Amelia Island Blues Festival Gets Set To Deliver

Second Year Of Soul Stirring Live Performances

JACKSONVILLE LANDING MARKET, Friday September 14, 2012, at The

Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202 .

Friday September 14, 2012

Crown Capital Group, Done More Ent., & 93.3 The Beat presents Nephew

Tommy & Friends LIVE! Friday September 14, 2012, at the Crown Capital

Group, Done More Ent., & 93.3 The Beat presents Nephew Tommy & Friends

LIVE! Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact

904.355.2787 for all information.

JACKSONVILLE TATTOO CONVENTION, on F riday, September 14, 2012,

Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 W. Prudential Drive,

Jacksonville, FL 32207. Call 904.396.5100 for more information

ART WITH A HEART IN HEATHCARE EXHIBITION, MOCA

Jacksonville, this Friday, September 14, 2012, at 333 N. Laura Street,

Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.366.6911 for all information.

COMMUNITY HOSPICE “CARING FOR THE VETERAN’S CAREGIV-

ER” workshop: Friday, September 14, 2012. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Program is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is at University of North Florida, Student

Union, Building 58, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.A complimentary

breakfast and lunch will be provided and attendees will have a chance to win door

prizes. Registration is free. RSVP to 904.407.6790 by Tuesday, September 11. For

complimentary respite care during the workshop, call 904.807.1287.

Starting on Sept. 15, MOCA Jacksonville is changing its opening hours to give

visitors more time to see the galleries. The new hours will be:

Tuesday – Saturday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sunday: noon–5 p.m.

First Wednesday Art Walk: 5–9 p.m. (monthly), Closed Monday

Friday September 14, 2012

ONE in THREE Exhibit, City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval Street,

Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Community Activities, cont’d......

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*****/ Community Activities

The Curious World of Patent Models on Saturday, September 08, 2012, at the

Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL

32207. Please call 904.396.MOSH for all information.

WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT 8K RUN on Saturday, September 08,

2012, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL.32202.

Contact 904.353.1188 for more information.

The Great Outdoors Event, this Saturday, September 08, 2012, at Prime Osborn

Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more informa-

tion call 904.630.4000.

ANTHONY HAMILITON, on Sunday, September 09, 2012, at Times Union

Center for Performing Arts, 300 W. Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please

cpntact 904.633.6110 for all information.

Summer Concert: Pianist JOHN URBAN, Friday Musicaleon, on Sunday,

September 09, 2012, 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204.

ART WITH A HEART IN HEATHCARE EXHIBITION, MOCA

Jacksonville, on Monday, September 10, 2012, at 333 N. Laura Street,

Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.366.6911.

Musician's Mondays, 1904 Music Hall, this Monday, September 10, 2012, at

19 N. Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.434.3475 for any informa-

tion.

The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. (PAL) will host the 14th

Annual Sheriff’s Cup Charity Golf Classic on Sept. 10, 2012. The Sheriff’s

Cup Charity Golf Classic will be held at the San Jose Country Club with check-

in and lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information about sponsorship

opportunities, registration and payments, contact Officer Robbie Freitas at (904)

251-5934 or [email protected].

Art With A Heart in Heathcare Exhibition, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at

MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura Street,Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call

904.366.6911 for more information.

DOWNTOWN TOP TO BOTTOM WALKING TOUR, Tuesday September

11, 2012, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL

32202.

SMALL BUSINESS PEP TALK WITH THE JAGUARS, this Tuesday,

September 11, 2012, EverBank Field, 1 Everbank Field Drive, Jacksonville, FL

32202. Contact 904.633.6100 for any information.

Pre-K Day, Museum of Science and History (MOSH), on Wednesday,

September 12, 2012, at 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please call

904.396.MOSH for any information.

Wine Back Wednesday, City Hall Pub, onWednesday, September 12, 2012, 234

A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202. For all information call

904.356.6750.

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) and First Coast

Diversity Council Jacksonville will co-host a “Brown Bag” Information

Exchange on Sept. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at University Center, University of

North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr. -- 32244.

This is a free event and attendees can either bring their own lunch or purchase

lunch on-site. Registration is required. Please rsvp online at [email protected] or

by calling (904) 630-4620.

Movies @ Main 2012: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, this

Thursday, September 13, 2012, at the Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura

Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please call 904.630.2665 for any information.

ADAMEC BIKE NIGHT, on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at The Jacksonville

Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information

please call 904.353.1188.

CHRIS ISAAK, at the Florida Theatre, on Thursday, September 13, 2012, 128 E.

Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

FILM PREMIER, Thursday, September 13, at 6:00 pm., FREE,The Other Side

of Silence: THE UNTOLD STORY OF RUBY MCCOLLUM, For tickets or

more information call 904.632.5555 or visit www.ritzjacksonville.com.

BLAST FROM THE PAST, at The Jacksonville Landing, on Friday, September

14, 2012, at 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please contact

904.353.1188 for any information.

RIVER RALLY-THE RICK ARCUSA BAND, Friday, September 14, 2012

River City Brewing Company, 835 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207. P{lease

call 904.398.2299 for any information.

(StatePoint) With so many people now optimizing their living

spaces for energy efficiency, the risk for indoor air pollution in

homes can actually increase, say experts, as pollutants can get

trapped indoors as a result.

Clean air inside your home is vital. According to the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), exposure to air pollutants can cause health problems, including

respiratory disease, heart disease and cancer.

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Food Network Star’s Chef Malcolm Mitchell BBQ’s It Up In

Brunswick For Labor Day With Mature Movement

The hip crew in Brunswick already know that an invitation to a Mature

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Over the Labor Day holiday, a ticket to the exclusive Labor Day party got some

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celebrity Chef Malcolm Mitchell (right) who proved himself to be a guru on the grill.

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Jags Win Final Preseason Game, Prepares For Minnesota Trip

By FRED WITT

Florida Sports Wire

The Jacksonville Jaguars open their 18th season in the National Football

League and first under owner Shad Khan and head coach Mike Mularkey on Sunday

when they visit the Minnesota Vikings at the Mall of America Field at Hubert H.

Humphrey Metrodome.

The Jaguars rolled up 450 yards of offense as they concluded the preseason

with a 24-14 win over Atlanta at EverBank Field last Thursday. Rashad Jennings led

the Jaguars with 209 rushing yards on 47 carries for a 4.4 average per carry. The 209

rushing yards led the AFC and ranked second in the NFL. He had six rushes for 10-

plus yards.

“The thing I like about him, I don’t know what he had but I know there’s

some statistics on it but in the preseason how many yards he had after first contact.

There’s a couple of plays I saw four or five yards that were made after he was hit, so

that’s a positive. That’s in the box or outside the box. He’s a physical runner," said

Jaguars' head coach Mike Mularkey.

The Jaguars had the NFL’s third-best rushing attack in the preseason, averag-

ing 164.0 yards per game on the ground.

The Jaguars registered 225 yards on the ground and had only two penalties.

The Falcons were limited to only 247 total yards including 83 via the rush.

The starters played most of the first quarter for the Jaguars. QB Chad Henne

directed two touchdown drives including a 77-yard pass to wide receiver Kevin

Elliott in the third quarter.

Of the Jaguars’ 54 roster players, 17 are new to the team, and 17 of the 22

projected starters made starts for the club last season. The Jaguars have a roster

exemption for three-time Pro Bowl RB Maurice Jones-Drew. WR Justin Blackmon

(Oklahoma State), the 5th overall pick, headlines the club’s 2012 draft class that also

features DE Andre Branch (Clemson), P Bryan Anger (California), LB Brandon

Marshall (Nevada), CB Mike Harris (Florida State) and DT Jeris Pendleton

(Ashland). In free agency, the club signed two starters in WR Laurent Robinson and

CB Aaron Ross.

Offensively, 10 of the 11 starters were with the team a year ago with

Blackmon the only rookie that will start on opening day against the Vikings.

The Jaguars finished the preseason 3-1 with wins against the New York

Giants, at New Orleans and Atlanta and a loss at Baltimore. All four of the club’s pre-

season games were against 2011 playoff teams.

Meanwhile, running back Maurice Jones-Drew missed the entire preseason

before reporting for work last Sunday.

“I think I’m game ready now, but once again I have to understand the termi-

nology, the playbook,” Jones-Drew said. “I had the OTAs playbook, I didn’t have the

camp playbook, but I got the gist of a lot of hings. It’s really just getting used to the

terminology, going out there with practice and just repetition with it and being ready

to play.”

Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars made 22 roster moves following the final

preseason game to reduce their roster to the league-mandated limit of 53 players.

Nine veteran players were released or waived in S Courtney Greene, DT

Corvey Irvin, DB Rod Issac, CB Trumaine McBride, RB Richard Murphy, QB

Jordan Palmer, OT William Robinson, CB Leigh Torrence and WR Demetrius

Williams.

Four first-year players were waived – OL Daniel Baldridge, TE Colin

Cloherty, DE Odrick Ray and FB Will Ta’ufo’ou. Ray was waived/injured.

Three African-Americans Up For Sportswoman Of The Year

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GABRIELLE DOUGLAS - Gymnastics

•Won the gold medal in the Women’s team and the Women’s all-

around at the 2012 Olympic Games (August).

•Won the gold medal on the uneven bars, tied for the bronze

medal on the floor exercise, and finished seventh on the balance

beam at the Secret US Classic (July).

•Won the gold medal on the uneven bars, silver medal in the all-

around, bronze medal on the floor exercise and finished seventh

on the balance beam at the 2012 Visa Championships (June).

•Won the gold medal in the team event and the uneven bars at

the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships (March).

•Won the gold medal in the team event and fifth on the uneven

bars at the 2011 World Championships (October).

SERENA WILLIAMS - Tennis

•Won the gold medal in the Women’s singles at the 2012

Olympic Games, losing only 17 games in six matches. The

medal earned her a Career Golden Slam by winning gold in sin-

gles and four major Grand Slam titles (U.S. Open, Australian

Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon) in the course of her career,

making her only the second woman to do so, along with Steffi

Graf (August).

•Won her 14th Grand Slam title at 2012 Wimbledon, marking

her fourth Wimbledon title (2003, 2009, 2010, 2012) (July).

•Her first place finish at Charleston marked her 40th WTA title

(April).

•Finished second at the 2011 U.S. Open (September).

•Won the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles title in

Toronto (August).

ALLYSON FELIX - Track & Field

•Won the gold medal in the Women’s 200m, the 4x100m, and the

4x400m at the 2012 Olympic Games. The 4x100m team broke a

world record held since 1985, clocking in at 40.82 seconds

(August).

•Won the 200m sprint in an Olympic Trials record of 21.69 sec-

onds at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trails and tied for third in the

100m (July).

•Won the Women’s 200m at the Prefontaine Classic (July).

•Won the Women’s 100m at the Samsung Diamond League

Doha (May).

•Finished second at the International Association of Athletics

Federations (IAAF) World Outdoor Championships 400m, third

in the 200m, first in the 4x100m and first in the 4x400m

(August).

Winners will be announced at the 33rd Annual Salute to Women in Sports Gala on October 17, 2012, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Meanwhile,

fans can vote at www.womenssportsfoundation.org

There were also eight rookies waived including DE Kendrick Adams, OT Lee

Barbiasz, WR Mike Brown, DE Ryan Davis, CB Antonio Dennard, G D.J. Hall, LB

Joshua Jones and LB J.K. Schaffer. Second-year G Will Rackley was placed on

injured reserve.

The Jaguars claimed first-year tight end Brett Brackett off waivers from the

Philadelphia Eagles and tight end Zach Miller was waived/injured.

The Jaguars signed former Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson to the

practice squad. Wilson was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Atlanta

in 2009 and spent the last three seasons with the club. He was waived on August 26,

2012.

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to an age-appropriate magazine or newspaper.

Most children are already well-versed in using the Internet for

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sources that they can access on their own.

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Often the most effective way to spark your child’s interest is to

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set themes and topics in formats such as newscasts, documentaries, dra-

mas and commercials to a national and potentially global contest. Win-

ning schools receive a package of Panasonic products that will enhance

classroom learning. The videos show “the world through their eyes.”

For more information, visit www.panasonic.net/kwn.

“It’s important to get kids to share how they see the world. This

is a perception we don't usually see in the news,” says Joseph Taylor,

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Corporation of North

America. “It’s a valuable perspective that mainstream media usually

misses.”

Watch Together

Make watching the news together a part of your evening rou-

tine. Remember, kids have limited attention spans –- so avoid the never

ending 24-hour news programming and opt for a half-hour program that

highlights all the day’s top stories succinctly. Use commercial breaks

and dinnertime to discuss what you watched.

If you’re worried that the imagery will be too graphic or ma-

ture, consider recording it first and sharing with your child only the parts

you feel comfortable with.

By encouraging your kids to keep up with current events, you

can help them gain valuable perspective and understand the world

around them.-----------------------------------------------

FAMU INTERIM PRESIDENT SUSPENDS STUDENT DANCE TEAM AFTER ALLEGED

HAZING INCIDENT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) Interim Presi-

dent Larry Robinson moved swiftly today ordering the immediate suspension

of the Torque Dance Team following an alleged off-campus hazing incident.

FAMU received an anonymous report today that the alleged incident occurred

during the Labor Day weekend.

According to the Office of Student Activities, the organization was

inactive since December 2011 due to the absence of an advisor.

The University has officially launched an investigation based on the

anonymous report made by a parent to the university at 1:45 pm today. Robin-

son said the group is suspended until further notice, pending an investigation.

Robinson said the campus police chief, dean of students and director of stu-

dent activities have all been notified of the alleged incident. Story continuedon PR-2.

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HAZING continued from PR-1

“The University takes very seriously

any allegation of hazing and has

moved quickly to shut the organization

down pending the outcome of an in-

vestigation,” said Robinson. “We have

zero tolerance for hazing. It‘s de-

plorable and will not be tolerated. It is

unconscionable that a student organi-

zation would participate in any hazing

activity considering what has tran-

spired in the past year.”

Earlier this year, FAMU sus-

pended new membership intake for all

clubs and organizations and imple-

mented more strict procedures as a re-

sult of the death of Robert Champion.

Among the revised and new

procedures to the intake process are a

mandatory “Rattlers First” Member-

ship Orientation, conflict resolution,

new member rights and responsibili-

ties, and student organization recertifi-

cation provided by the Office of

Student Activities for current and new

members throughout the year. These

workshops will address topics such as

anti-hazing, community service, time

management and professional devel-

opment. Each potential member of the

club or organization must attend these

workshops to be considered for mem-

bership.

The first meeting to inform stu-

dent clubs and organizations of the

new intake procedures is scheduled to

take place today at 6 p.m. These meet-

ings were scheduled prior to the report

of alleged hazing.

The Florida Star Newspaper

would like to hear your story.

Please Email us at: [email protected]

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: CARTOON FAMILIES

ACROSS

1. Fastener

6. Hermey, e.g.

9. Thunderous character

13. One who avoids company

14. ___ Kilmer

15. Southern chicken stew

16. Grossly unconventional

17. One of Bo Peep’s flock?

18. Daytime host

19. *Peter or Lois or one of their chil-

dren

21. Onion-like bulb

23. Blue feeling

24. Better ____ Ezra, band

25. DNA transmitter

28. Alternative for Liz?

30. *Todd or Tina or Timmy

35. Right side of U.S.

37. Seed cover

39. Like yellow polka dot bikini

40. Musical finale

41. Linear particle accelerator, for

short

43. Castle material

44. Wrong

46. *Heckle and Jeckle, e.g.

47. Test answer

48. *”Rugrats” character

50. As opposed to a wood

52. Knightly title

53. Affirm solemnly

55. Former Soviet Socialist Republics

57. *Flintstones’ neighbors

61. *Surname of family in longest-

running American sitcom

65. It can melt

66. Pine juice

68. Lowest part of a ship

69. Rooster to a farmer

70. In the past

71. Another spelling for Layla

72. Low-cal

73. Hitherto

74. *Papa Smurf, e.g,

DOWN

1. Dutchman’s wooden gear

2. Frown

3. Opposed to

4. Feudal lord’s property, pl.

5. Modular dwelling

6. Two, e.g.

7. “____ & Order”

8. “Pound of _____”

9. Sound of a bell

10. *Hank or Peggy or Bobby

11. Butter substitute

12. Smallest, as in litter

15. Jimmy Carter product

20. Vitruvian Man, e.g.

22. Mad Hatter’s accessory

24. “Into ____ ___”

25. Summary

26. Actress Watts

27. Echo sounder

29. Stumble

31. Catch one’s breath

32. Approaches

33. Boredom

34. *”Red _____”

36. Homework to a student

38. Batman’s cave, e.g.

42. Crocus, pl.

45. Downhill race

49. The day before

51. Jack is this and quick?

54. Test format

56. Pitch

57. Iranian money

58. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid

59. Cry plaintively

60. A dull person

61. See him run?

62. Skidded

63. Stare amorously

64. Not far

67. *”The Jetsons” were a Space ___

counterpart to “The Flintstones”

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Protect Your Children From Cyberbullying

(StatePoint) Most parents are familiar with traditional bullying that takes

place at school and on the playground, but as life has gone digital, so has

bullying.

“Cyberbullying, bullying that occurs through technology like

computers and mobile devices, is often harder to detect than traditional

bullying. The bully isn’t immediately visible and may not even be

known to the victim,” says pediatrician Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O`Keeffe

of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and author of “Cyber-

Safe: Protecting and Empowering in the Digital World of Texting, Gam-

ing, and Social Media.”

“Because of this, cyberbullying is often more upsetting to vic-

tims, with even more profound and long-lasting effects,” Dr. O’Keeffe

said.

While the anonymous nature of the digital world does pose a

challenge to identifying cyberbullies, O’Keeffe notes, parents can take

an active role toward combating this 21st century problem.

Here are tips for parents to get a handle on cyberbullying,

whether your child is a victim, a bystander or even participating in the

bullying:

• Monitor your child’s digital technology use. Be on the lookout for be-

haviors like quickly switching screens and having multiple passwords

and accounts.

• Teach your child to come forward if he or she knows a friend is bul-

lying others or being bullied. Being a bystander helps perpetuate the

cycle and continue someone else’s pain.

• You may think your child is safely using a digital device in the next

room, but any child online is at risk for being bullied. Not all children

are going to let you know if there’s a problem, including teenagers. If

your child is acting withdrawn, evasive or unusually sad — especially

after using a digital device such as a computer, video game or mobile

phone — ask if everything is okay. Regularly converse to open the line

of communication.

• Cyberbullies may think they are acting anonymously, but they can be

tracked by authorities. If your child is a victim, save the offending

emails, IMs, and texts, and get the school involved if possible.

• If you worry your child is in serious danger, or the other parents refuse

to help end bullying, call the police.

• Find out what your child’s school’s policies are on bullying, cyber-

bullying and digital devices. If the rules are insufficient, talk to the

teachers and principal about establishing sensible regulations.

• Don’t raise a bully! Foster empathy by talking regularly about how

actions and words affect others. Set a good example by always treating

others with respect yourself, both online and offline.

• Help children develop constructive strategies for getting what they

want that don’t include teasing, threatening or hurting others.

• Don’t assume that a normally well-behaved child is guilt-free. The

faceless digital world makes it easy for even good kids to sometimes be

mean.

More information about cyberbullying can be found on the AAP

parenting website, www.healthychildren.org.

With a new school year come new challenges. Learn about the

realities of cyberbullying and what you can do to protect your children.

Studying smartly means

studying early and often*****

After starting classes, paying tutiion, and comparing your private stu-

dent loan options, it's time to start focusing on your academics. But per-

forming well in college isn't just a matter of being smart. It's a matter of

staying prepared. Here's how to do it:

• Start studying now. Pace yourself throughout the semester instead of

cramming everything in at the end. Cramming is a good way to tem-

porarily memorize then quickly forget everything. Instead study early,

often, and for shorter periods of time.

• Study during daylight hours. Doing it at night means you're probably

doing it tired, meaning you'll retain less.

• Exercise before you study. Take a jog, ride a bike, or chase a squirrel.

The movement will increase blood flow to your brain.

• Study in different places. According to the New York Times, just

switching study spots each time you study increases data retention.

• Know your ideal environment. If you study best in a group, find one.

If you like your silence, don't study in a coffee shop. Know how your

brain works, where you can and can't focus, and make the extra effort

to find conditions you excel under.simpletuition.com

Robber Charged with Murder After Partner isKilled

An armed robber was shot and killed by a

customer at a store. The robber’s accomplice

was instead charged with the murder.

At around 9:20 p.m., Rakeem Deveal

Odoms, 22, and Aundre Krishna Campbell, 19

were said to have entered a discount store with

CO2 BB pistols that looked like real handguns.

Two employees in the store were threatened by

the robbers. Their goal was to get to the cash

register, until the only customer in the store no-

ticed what was going on.

The customer was a 57-year-old grandfather

who had a concealed firearms permit. He was

said to have stopped by the store on his way

home from work for a few items that his wife

asked him to buy earlier. He was not expecting

an armed robbery, but took action when it hap-

pened. He drew his weapon and ordered the

robbers to drop their guns. When Odoms did

not, he opened fire. Odoms was hit two to three

times and was killed. Campbell fled the scene.

Police found Odoms dead upon arrival. The

customer who shot the suspect was not charged

and chose not to reveal his identity. Campbell was later arrested on an un-

related burglary warrant. He was charged with robbery and felony murder

for the death of Odoms during the robbery. He is not eligible to receive

bond.

The wife of the customer, who prevented the robbery from going

any further, said that her husband had always been a marksman and shoots

in competitions. He has never killed anybody and she stated that she does-

n’t know how he would handle it.

Odoms was said to have prior arrests in August of 2009 for deal-

ing in stolen property. He received a year of probation as punishment. He

was also arrested in February 2009 for driving without a license and

served two days in jail.

Crime and JusticeCrime and JusticeA Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

SEPTEMBER 08, 2012 THE STAR C&J 1

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area.

Woman Stabs Roommate to Death with Broken Beer Bottle

A woman was arrested for stabbing her room-

mate to death.

Police say Lowanna Lynn McQuay ,46, and Lori

Wynn, 34, were homeless and had just moved into

a rooming house together a few days ago. The two

women were said to have been in an intimate rela-

tionship.

The women got into an argument at about 8:30

a.m. on the front porch and McQuay broke a beer

bottle and started stabbing Wynn in the neck. Wynn

ran off to the bedroom in the house, but McQuay went after her and con-

tinued to stab her in the neck. McQuay also followed her into the kitchen

keeping her from escaping. Police say Wynn was stabbed 34 times.

McQuay changed into different clothes and started walking away

from the house. Police found her a block away with blood stains on her

pants and face. She was arrested without incident and will be facing a

murder charge.

Lowanna McQuay

Rakeem Odoms

Aundre Campbell

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SSSHH! From Actual Police Reports

Did You Hear About?...Did You Hear About?...EDITOR’S NOTE:All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reportsare a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe.

Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors

Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility, not just a job for law enforcement.

Seniors can learn how to protect themselves from crime by following these sim-

ple, common-sense, suggestions. Share these tips with your neighbors and friends,

too.

At home ...

• Always keep your doors and windows locked. Install dead-bolt locks on all

doors.

• Keep your home well lit at night, inside and out, and keep your curtains closed

at night.

• Install a peephole in your front door so you can see callers without opening the

door.

• Ask for proper identification from delivery- men or strangers. Don’t be afraid of

asking — if they are legitimate they won’t mind.

• If a stranger asks to use your telephone, offer to place the call for him/her your-

self. Never let a stranger into your home.

• Do not leave notes on your door when you are gone, and do not hide your keys

under the mat or in other conspicuous places.

• Never give out information over the phone indicating you are alone or that you

won’t be home at a certain time.

• When you are gone for more than a day, make sure your home looks and sounds

occupied — use automatic timers to turn on lights and a radio or television.

While you’re out ...

• Carry your purse very close to you — don’t dangle it from your arm. Also, never

leave your purse in a shopping cart.

• Don’t carry more cash than is necessary. Many grocery stores now accept checks

and automatic teller cards instead of cash.

• Avoid walking alone at night. Try to have a friend accompany you in high risk

areas —even during the daytime.

• Do not carry weapons — they may be used against you.

• Have your paychecks or government checks sent directly to your bank account

— many banks have senior citizens discounts.

• Never withdraw money from your bank accounts for anyone except YOUR-

SELF. Be wary of con artists and get-rich schemes that probably are too-good-to-

be-true.

In your car...

• Keep your gas tank full and your engine properly maintained to avoid break-

downs.

• Always lock your car doors, even when you’re inside and keep your windows

rolled up. Driving with the windows closed also improves gas mileage.

• Lock packages and other valuables in the trunk. Do not leave them on the back

seat or on the floor of the car where potential thieves can see them.

• When you return to your car, always check the front and back seat before you

get in.

• Never pick up hitchhikers.

• If your car breaks down, pull over to the right as far as possible, raise the hood,

and wait inside

the car for help. Do not get out of the car or roll down the window until the police

arrive.

Your SafetyTreatment Center Worker Molests Teen Client

A former child specialist

has been arrested following

accusations of molesting a

teenage client at the residen-

tial addiction treatment pro-

gram.

According to reports, the

victim is a 15-year-old girl

who is a client of the pro-

gram. 34-year-old Corey

Hodges started working at the

facility in February. Earlier

this month, the girl reported

that Hodges had molested her

two times last month while she was in her room at the program.

On both occasions, the victim said Hodges touched her breasts

under her shirt, rubbed her over her clothes, and kissed her on

the lips. Both times, she said that Hodges told her not to tell

anyone about it. On a third occasion, the girl said that after she

broke her finger playing football, Hodges drove her to the hos-

pital. On the way back, the victim said that Hodges rubbed her

thigh and told her to pull up her shorts, but she refused and

nothing more happened.

Investigators interviewed other teenage girls at the pro-

gram. A 17-year-old told investigators that Hodges asked her

for hugs, made comments about other girls’ bodies, and talked

about beating up a boy she was dating because Hodges was

jealous. An 18-year-girl said Hodges told her that she should be

a stripper because she had a nice body and a 14-year-old girl

revealed that while going through heroin withdrawal, Hodges

ordered her to get out of her bed even though she told him that

she was naked. When she got up and tried to cover herself with

a blanket, she said that Hodges told her to drop it.

During questioning by investigators, Hodges denied the

allegations. Surveillance video from inside the facility showed

Hodges going into one of the girls’ rooms, in violation of staff

policies. He also violated their policies when he drove the girl

to the hospital instead of having a female employee do it.

Investigators offered Hodges an opportunity to submit to a

voice stress analysis, but his lawyer told him not to take the

test.

Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Hodges. He

was arrested and booked. He is facing one charge each of lewd

or lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious conduct. He is

being held on $60,000 bond. He has also been fired from the

treatment center.

Corey Hodges

9-year-old boy Charged with Murder After Beating 14-

Month-Old Baby to Death

Cahokia, IL- Police say the 9-year-old was sleeping in the same

room as 14-month-old Taquan Willis when the beating hap-

pened. They were believed to be related.Willis was found dead

by his mother, Alisha Johnson. Other people were said to have

been in the home, such as Willis’ two older brothers, ages two and three, a friend

of Johnson’s with her boyfriend, and a 12-year-old boy. One of the adults heard a

groaning sound coming from a bedroom and Johnson went to check, she found

Willis’ limp body. The 14-month-old was taken to the hospital, where he was pro-

nounced dead. The 9-year-old was charged with first-degree murder.

Man Accidentally Shoots Self in Head and Dies While Re-

Enacting Movie Scene

Conway, SC- 43-year-old James Gagum was watching a movie

with some friends and a scene played with a character using a

gun. An argument began about how the gun was supposed to

be handled. Gagum then held a pistol to his head and said,

“That’s not how it’s done.” He pulled the trigger twice, but the gun went off on

the third pull. The bullet went through Gagum’s head and was pronounced dead

at the scene. In 2010, Gagum shot and killed one of three suspects that broke into

his home, threatening him and his wife.

SEPTEMBER 08, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3

Bizarre CrimesBizarre Crimeswho, what, when...huh?

Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Teen Calls Police Twice for Having Strange Dream

A teen was arrested after calling police twice to report

18-year-old Mark Welch woke up from an odd dream

and was convinced that everything in his dream was really

happening. He told his parents, but they didn’t believe him.

He then called 911to report about his dream. Police were

not sure what was going on and dispatched to the house at

around 7:30 p.m. Police found out Welch had been smoking

K2, which is synthetic marijuana. They told him not to call them again unless it was

a genuine emergency.

About 40 minutes after the first call, Welch went to a neighbor’s house and

called 911 again, saying he was still trying to prove something to his family about

his dream. “The officer told me not to call back,” said Welch. “And he said if I

called back, then ya’ll were going to take me to court. So I’m calling back.” The call-

taker asked Welch if he wanted to go to jail. “I have to prove something to my fam-

ily,” he responded. “So can you send an officer back?” When asked if there was an

emergency, Welch admitted there wasn’t.

When police came, Welch was arrested for misuse of the 911 system, a

1st-degree misdemeanor. He was booed into jail on $500 bond.

Man Tries to Rape Teen and Blames the Devil

A man was arrested for trying to rape a 13-

year-old girl and blamed the devil for his actions.

The young victim was said to have been

walking towards her grandmother’s house at about

5:30 p.m. The teen was approached by 18-year-old

Gerome L. Robinson, who asked her if she wanted

to hang out. When she told him “no,” Robinson

grabbed her and pushed her into his backyard. He

then took his clothes off and tried to take her

clothes off too. He held her against his house and

told her to stop resisting. The girl was finally able to let herself free and

made an escape.

Robinson ran after the girl but was stopped by her mother who

showed up. The girl was then taken back home.

When police came, Robinson told them, “the devil tried to rape her

in my body.” Robinson was arrested and charged with battery and lewd or

lascivious battery. He is being held on $55,000 bond.

Robinson’s family say the victim may have made up the incident.

Ex-Marine Shoots and Kills Co-Workers Which He

Tweeted About Wanting to do Three Years Ago

Old Bridge, NJ- 23-year-old Terence Tyler posted a ques-

tion on Twitter, a social-networking site, in 2009 asking,

“Is it normal to want to kill ALL of ur coworkers?” He

then tweeted a few months later saying that he under-

stand why people went on killing sprees. Also the slogan on his facebook

was: “Be optimistic. All the people you hate are going to eventually die.”

Tyler was discharged from the Marines in 2010 after he was suffering from

depression and he was said to have not gotten over his mother’s death, which

happened five years ago. Tyler worked at a supermarket, where he began

working as an overnight clerk less than two weeks ago, and police say at

around 3:30 a.m., he left his job and drove off. He returned shortly with a

handgun and an assault rifle. About 12-14 workers were in the market and

Tyler fired more than 16 rounds from the rifle at an employee standing out-

side. He then entered the store where he continued to keep firing. He shot at

five workers in an aisle, killing Christina LoBrutto, 18, and Bryan Breen,

24. He then pulled out his handgun and killed himself. Ammunition maga-

zines and the weapons were recovered by police. Tyler was said to have been

a very quiet person and never came across as “crazy.”

Gerome Robinson

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Cr iminal Line-UpCriminal Line-Up

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.

ON THE LOOKOUT

MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Jasmine Kierra Paul

Age: 17

Weight: 120 lbs

Last seen: 8/23/12

Name: Cedric Herring

Age: 17

Weight: 160 lbs

Last seen: 6/05/12

Name: Antonio N. Phillips

Age: 14

Weight: 215 lbs

Last seen: 8/18/12

Name: John Ramsey

Age:16

Weight: 165 lbs

Last seen: 6/05/12

Name: Rachel Todman

Age: 15

Weight: 115 lbs

Last seen: 8/23/12

MOST WANTED

Armed Robbery Suspects

Police were dispatched to a clothing store in reference to an armed robbery.

Investigation revealed that two black male suspects entered the business and

began asking about clothing and shoes. One of the suspects then pulled a

black handgun on the clerk and demanded money. The suspects obtained

money from the clerk and then stole clothing from the business.

One of the suspects was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’04”-

5’05”, average build, wearing a red “Coogi” hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans,

and armed with a black handgun. The other suspect was described as a black

male 20-25 years old, 5’07”, thin build, with braids/dreadlocks, wearing short

pants, and a white t-shirt.

Anyone with any information about the identity or location of the suspects is

asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email at

[email protected]. You will remain anonymous and receive a

possible reward if your tip leads to an arrest.

Name: Jeremy Scott

Watson

Offense: Obstruct

Crime Investigation

Name: Ladarrian

Watkins

Offense: Criminal

Mischief/Property

Damage

Name: Patrick Laron

WhittingtonOffense: DUI Cause

Serious Bodily Injury

Name: Christopher West

Offense: Aggravated

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