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State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, Illinois state agencies and community residents recently hosted a Black History Month Resource Fair to discuss the importance of college enrollment and combating unemployment

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EDUCATION

Naperville Students Win National Science Bowl® Regional Competition, Secure Spot in National Finals in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A team of high school students from Naperville, Illinois won their regional competition for the 2018 National Science Bowl® (NSB) recently and will advance to compete in the NSB National Finals this spring in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), who sponsors the NSB, announced.

The NSB brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across the country to compete in a fast-paced question-and-answer format where they solve technical problems and answer questions on a range of science disciplines.

HEALTH

Black Couple Launches Disruptive Health Tech Company Tech entrepreneurs Jamie and Jilea Hemmings who are also married to one another have launched a disruptive new platform called Best Tyme (besttyme. com), the easiest way for physicians and medical sales reps to coordinate meetings.

A sleek work-hack for life-science professionals, the app allows clinicians to set preferences for when and how sales reps meet with them, and sales reps to structure their day by zip-code with an automatic calendar, meals and even routing function.

The app is available on iPad, Android, iOS and web.

Free trial downloads are also available on the Apple & Google App stores.

LAW & POLITICS Rush Introduces Resolution Designating the Week of February 12 through February 16, 2018 as ‘‘Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week’’ WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced, H. Res. 722, a resolution supporting the designation of the week ofFebruary 12 through February 16, 2018 as “Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week” to raise awareness and understanding that heart disease is the number one killer of women and that it disproportionately affects black women.

As the country celebrates Black History Month and American Heart Month this February, it is critical to elevate both the cultural significance of the month and the awareness of the health crisis directly impacting black women.

“This is an issue that hits close to home, as I lost my beloved wife and best friend, Carolyn, to heart disease last year,” said Rush. “I am personally committed to doing what I can to help educate black women about their health risk and how to prevent this disease from impacting their lives. Black women are leading the way in our country and we must do everything we can to not only promote their successes but protect their hearts.”

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By Christopher Shuttlesworth

As the celebration of Black History Month continues, Illinois State Representative La Shawn K. Ford paid homage, in a recent Citizen interview, to Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

Before winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942.

He served and directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies for 20 years, resulting in Mandela spending 27 years in prison for political offenses, according to www. biography.com.

“Mandela persevered and stood for what was right and just for humanity and society,” said Illinois State Representative La Shawn K. Ford. “Because of this, Mandela sacrificed 27 years of his own freedom to give many more people freedom in this country and in the world. He taught not just South Africa, but the world about sacrifice, perseverance and public service.”

Celebrating the abundant history of African Americans, Rep. La Shawn Ford, Illinois state agencies and community residents recently hosted a Black History Month Resource Fair to discuss the importance of college enrollment and combating unemployment.

“February [brings] the 2018 Black History Month Celebration but unfortunately at this time, unemployment in the black community continues to be too high, college

enrollment too low and violence on the rise,” said Ford.

At top-tier universities, black undergraduate populations average 6 percent, a statistic that has remained largely flat for 20 years, according to TheAtlantic.com. Researchers say many top-tier schools rely heavily on measures that disadvantage minority students, including standardized test scores, resulting in high school counselors in predominantly black schools being left underprepared to respond, which steers black students toward less selective schools.

Ford said schools in Illinois must do a better job of preparing students for future technology jobs.

“We have to do everything we can to meet the needs and desires of young people attending school,” Ford said. “Today, in our school system, we’re still trying to push the same curriculum [designed] before our grandmothers were in school but times have changed.”

“There’s not a student or young person, who dropped out of school, who I’ve talked to that isn’t tech savvy,” he said. “Yet we try to push the same degrees down the throats of young people. If we want to drive more young people to college, we have to change our courses to more technology fields that students are interested in.”

For more information, on Ford’s efforts in combating unemployment and college enrollment, visit http://www.lashawnkford.com/legislative-andcommunity-accomplishments/. Also, to view more history on Mandela, visit https://www.biography.com/ people/nelson-mandela-9397017.

Young authors find inspiration from leaders in African American history

By Christopher Shuttlesworth As an historical African American figure in Black History, poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou will long be remembered for her many writings and accomplishments. Angelou, who led a full life, published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Today, she continues to inspire new authors.

During an African American Literary Festival, in partnership with the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, author Patience Kirkland, said she loves Angelou’s poetry and the way she worded her poems.

Kirkland, a native of New York who recently moved to Chicago, wrote a children’s book called, “Urban Girls: Adventures of Little Ladies in the CityTravel,” which teaches children, living in rural areas, how to get around in the city.

Kirkland, who’s also a published photographer,

said the inspiration for the book came from a lesson in second grade about traveling on the Manhattan Transit system. “So, I thought my other classmates [outside of class] should know how to travel if they already didn’t,” she said. Through her photography and writing, Kirkland added she wants to inspire and influence the younger generation like Angelou inspires her.

“I think I can reach out to them if they want to learn how to make books or learn about photography,” Kirkland said. “I can help and teach them how to use a camera, increasing their skills in photography and writing as well.”

Another author at the African American Literary Festival was 15-year-old author Nichelle Joi, who recently wrote a book called, “The Joys of Writing”. Joi said the book started off in class when her teacher told the class to write a story from a drawing on the board.

“I wrote a story and since my mind is so complex, I thought of something and it all came together,” Joi said. “It turned into a short story for kids and my CONTINUE ON PAGE 3

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Pritzker, Stratton, and Rush Release Statements Regarding Leaked FBI Tape Chicago Tribune recently released a controversial FBI wiretap which showed Illinoisans a new side of J.B. Pritzker, democratic candidate for Illinois governor. On the tapes, you can hear Pritzker talking with then-Governor Rod Blagojevich about who should be nominated to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama, according to an article published by the Chicago Tribune Feb. 6.

The phone call was recorded in late 2008 by the FBI during an investigation of Gov. Blagojevich who was later convicted of attempting to sell the Senate seat, according to a Chicago Tribune article published on Aug. 23, 2016.

Pritzker suggests Secretary of State Jesse White should take the seat and says he is “the one that’s least offensive.”

Pritzker tells the Governor that nominating White “covers you on the African American thing.”

Pritzker also stated that White would be a good option for the empty seat because moving him would open up the Secretary of State position which he calls a “key spot” and then goes on to tell the governor “you don’t have to put an African American in that spot.”

The recording can be heard on the Chicago Tribune’s website.

Pritzker immediately released a public apology. “I’ve been longtime friends with Jesse White for more than 35 years. He is one of our great statesmen and one of the most respected public servants in the history of Illinois. I think now as I did then that he would have made a great United States Senator,” Pritzker stated. “Today, I want to be clear about one thing. I wasn’t my best self on that call, and I apologize for that. I regret some of the things I said and some of the things I didn’t say, but that is not what is in my heart and those are not my values.”

Pritzker’s running mate, Juliana Stratton also spoke on his behalf saying, “I joined this campaign because of JB’s values, his record of helping people, and his compassion. All along, JB and I have had countless frank conversations about race, the challenges we face as a state and a country, and the path forward. He is someone who really listens and seeks to understand,” Stratton stated.

Congressman Bobby Rush, who previously endorsed Chris Kennedy for governor of Illinois, released a statement on the matter saying, “It was discouraging to hear the despicable conversation between J.B. Pritzker and former Governor Rod Blagojevich, as they discuss leaders in the African-American community in such a dismissive and disrespectful manner. It was particularly jarring to listen to this audio as the country celebrates Black History Month and reflects on the historical and cultural accomplishments of our community.”

“To hear these men describe the ways in which they believe they are covered, ‘on the African-American thing’ is simply outrageous. Black people are not ‘things’ nor is the black community a collection of political pawns on a chessboard to be moved around and manipulated by privileged white men. In that regard, former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. refused to accept his apology and the AfricanAmerican community deserves a more committed and sincere expressive change of heart. This type of rhetoric and thinking has no place in public discourse and should be widely condemned,” Rush stated.

Inspired by Author Maya Angelou (pictured), photographer Patience Kirkland, a New York native recently moved to Chicago and wrote a children’s book called, “Urban Girls: Adventures of Little Ladies in the City-Travel.” Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

15-year-old Author Nichelle Joi recently wrote her second book entitled “The Mystery of the Missing Artifacts,” said she’s inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who’s pictured in this 1964 photo. Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

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mom was like you should make this into a book.”

She continued to explain that her most recent book entitled, “The Mystery of the Missing Artifacts” is based on China’s artifacts.

“I wanted this one to be about China because China has creepy, weird, cool artifacts,” Joi said. “I wasn’t planning on being an author, but now that I’m here it’s like ‘Wow.’” Joi said her inspiration comes from Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who

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she says stood up for what was right.

“I would be too shy,” she said. “My mom says I just want to write a book and stay behind the scenes because, outside of my friends, I don’t like being in front of people I don’t know. But looking up to Dr. King, makes me want to be more in front of people and be the face of my books.”

Currently, both Kirkland and Joi’s books can be purchased on Amazon.com.

For more information, visit chipublib.org.

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REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Nominations for 2018 Good Neighbor Awards WASHINGTON - Realtors®, members of the National Association of Realtors®, not only help people find the right place to live, they are also committed volunteers who give back to their communities. Seventy-one percent of Realtors® volunteered in their community last year, according to NAR’s 2017 Member Profile.

NAR is currently accepting applications for REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards from Realtors® who have made an impact on the world through community service. Entries must be received by Friday, May 4, 2018.

Five winners will be announced in the November/December issue of REALTOR® Magazine and will receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organizations. The winners will be recognized at the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Boston, receive travel expenses to the conference, and gain national and local media exposure for their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant.

“Every year Realtors® across the country are raising the bar and working harder than ever to make a difference in their communities through volunteer work,” says NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall, CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty in Columbia, Missouri. “For almost two decades, more than 180 Good Neighbors have shown outstanding dedication to their causes, which has had a tremendous impact on their neighbors and community.”

Since 2000, the Good Neighbor Awards program has donated more than $1.1 million to Realtor®-led nonprofits around the country. The success of the program has been possible through the support of primary sponsor realtor.com® and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

“We are honored to renew our commitment to support the amazing volunteer work of the

Good Neighbors,” said Luke Glass, executive vice president of realtor.com®. “Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate these individuals who invest their time and their personal touch to make a substantial and lasting impact in their community and in the lives of those they benefit.”

Realtor.com® also sponsors the Web Choice Favorite component, an award that will confer additional grant money to the three finalists who get the most votes from the public.

Last year’s Good Neighbor Awards winners contributed thousands of hours and raised millions of dollars for their causes. More than 5,000 Realtors® and guests were on hand to show their appreciation to the winners during the 2017 annual

conference in Chicago.

The 2017 winners were Bryson Garbett, Garbett Homes, Salt Lake City, Utah, founder of Foundation Escalera; Howard “Hoddy” Hanna, Howard Hanna Real Estate, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founding chairman of the Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund; Kay Wilson-Bolton, Century 21 Troop Real Estate, Santa Paula, California, founder of the SPIRIT of Santa Paula; Louise McLean, RE/MAX Solutions, Merritt Island, Florida, founder of Space Coast Association of Realtors® Foundation; and Sal Dimiceli, Lake Geneva Realty, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, founder of The Time Is Now to Help.

Previous Good Neighbor Awards winners expressed that their charities continue to benefit from the grant money and media exposure that resulted from winning the Good Neighbor Award.

“Winning the Good Neighbor Award is an incredible honor that has enabled us to help even more Space Coast families and bring awareness about the homeless children in Brevard County and statewide,” says 2017 winner Louise McLean. “We are now seeing nearby associations become actively involved in volunteering.”

Nominees are considered for the award based on their personal impact on the community through volunteer work. To be eligible, nominees must be NAR members in good standing. Good Neighbor Award entries must be received by Friday, May 4, 2018. For more details, judging criteria and a nomination form, call 800-874-6500 or visit www.nar.realtor/gna.

More Students are Going to Grad School: How are They Paying for It? (StatePoint) Career aspirations are driving more students to graduate school these days, and nearly two thirds believe an advanced degree is the new minimum standard level of education for any professional occupation.

According to “How America Pays for Graduate School,” the new national study from Sallie Mae and Ipsos, an independent global market research company, nearly all grad students (95 percent) said an advanced degree is necessary to enter, advance, accelerate or remain competitive in their chosen career.

Cost is less of a factor in the enrollment decision than it is at the undergraduate level, as more than eight in 10 surveyed based their enrollment decision on a school’s academic offerings, prestige, location, campus culture, or other personal consideration. However, eight in 10 grad students said they took more responsibility for paying-for-school decisions than they had for their undergraduate studies.

“It is human nature to plan for what you value, and that includes graduate school. Today’s students see graduate school as their ticket to a successful and prosperous career, and most have a plan to pay for their advanced degree before they enroll,” says

Raymond J. Quinlan, chairman and CEO, Sallie Mae. “That planning pays off: the overwhelming majority are confident in the financial decisions they’ve made about how to pay for their graduate education.”

How much did they pay? Students spent an average of $24,812 on grad school in academic

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year 2016-17, and more than three-fourths of them (77 percent) paid for it, at least in part, by borrowing. Funds borrowed by students covered more than half of the cost (53 percent), while money students earned, including income and savings, paid for 24 percent. Grants, fellowships, scholarships, and tuition waivers accounted for 15 percent, while eight percent of grad school costs came from funds borrowed or contributed by parents or others.

The study also reveals that scholarships and grants are less available for grad students than for undergrads, accounting for just 15 percent of grad school costs. In response, Sallie Mae announced a new Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students that will award four $20,000 scholarships in 2018.

Students may apply by Feb. 14 by visiting SallieMae.com/BridgingtheDreamGrad.

To view the complete report, visit SallieMae. com/HowAmericaPaysGrad and join the conversation using #HowGradsPay. As a graduate degree continues to become the educational norm, students will continue to plan and find creative ways to meet the cost.

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A BLACK HISTORY FACT

George Washington Carver was an American botanist and inventor. He actively promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.

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entertainment DID PROSECUTORS DESTROY EVIDENCE IN THE COSBY SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE?

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

had shared hotel rooms on multiple occasions.

Despite their knowledge of the relationship, Cosby lawyers alleged that prosecutors stood silent while Constand testified under oath that she didn’t know Jackson, and they persuaded the court to bar the defense from exploring the topic with Constand through cross-examination.

Judge Steven O’Neill also denied Cosby’s lawyers’ motion to call Jackson as a witness.

“The cumulative effect of the wrongdoing in this case, and the politically and emotionally charged context of this case, elevates the misconduct to a level of a constitutional violation and prosecutorial overreach depriving Cosby of any meaningful right to a fair trial,” Cosby’s attorneys wrote.

“Such misconduct warrants dismissal of the charges.”

In another motion, Cosby’s attorneys argued that prosecutors also have failed to prove that they brought the case within the 12-year statute of limitation and there’s no way to prove it, because they admittedly are unsure

As Montgomery County prosecutors continue to pursue a verdict in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case involving former Temple University employee Andrea Constand, lawyers for the entertainer have filed several motions, including two arguing that the case against him should be dismissed.

And, while such motions are considered procedural and are rarely granted, the “Uptown Saturday Night” star has presented a compelling case for dismissal.

According to court documents filed by Cosby’s lawyers, the court should dismiss all charges against Cosby because, by Montgomery County, Pennsylvania prosecutors’ own admission, they have not only failed to disclose evidence, but have also destroyed exculpatory evidence.

“Specifically, the prosecution recently disclosed for the first time that, prior to the first trial in this case, a prosecutor and two detectives interviewed a critical witness, Marguerite Jackson who told them Bill Cosby’s lawyers want the judge in his sexual abuse trial to dismiss the case. (POOL PHOTO) that in 2003 or 2004, the complaining witness, Andrea Constand, a co-worker and friend, had told Neither Cosby’s attorneys nor prosecutors offered comment. of the timeline. her that she had not been sexually assaulted, but she could say that Cosby’s team also argued that it’s reasonable to infer that the Constand alleged that Cosby assaulted her in early 2004— she had, file charges, and get money,” the bombshell filing said. prosecution allowed Constand to testify falsely at the first trial that though previously she admitted their encounter could have been It continued: “Yet, the prosecution failed to disclose to the she did not know or remember Jackson. in 2003. Prosecutors didn’t file charges until 2015. defense that they met with [Jackson] and that they destroyed the Also, based on a Jan. 17, 2018 telephone conference call with It’s unclear when O’Neill will issue a ruling on the motions. notes of their meeting.” the court, Assistant District Attorney Stewart Ryan admitted Jury selection has been scheduled for March and the trial is Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt released the court that he and two detectives spoke with Jackson and learned that expected to begin in April. documents to the NNPA Newswire on Thursday, January 25.

Constand and Jackson worked together, had been friends, and

Screen Time Is Here To Stay!

(NAPSI)—Halle Stanford, President of Television at The Jim Henson Company and mother to two boys, ages 19 and 6, shares her views on navigating the kids’ TV landscape.

As a producer at The Jim Henson Company and a mom to two boys, I have a unique perspective on screen time. I’ve also explored this issue in one of my shows, Dot. This animated preschool series created by the fabulous Randi Zuckerberg addresses how technology can enhance a kid’s everyday adventures. We were lucky to be advised by Yalda Uhls (author of Media Moms and Digital Dads) on creating a show curriculum that encourages kids and their families to be excellent digital citizens, to come up with a family media agreement, and to talk openly about screen time.

My personal philosophy on this issue is simple: Viva la screen time! I encourage my kids to enjoy movies, television, videos, apps, and more. Like my hero Jim Henson, I believe in the positive transformative power of media. As a producer, my goal has always been to create television and films that enrich, educate, and entertain. So I have always encouraged my boys to love the shows and games that they are drawn to, but also Jim Henson’s Family Hub is the home to some of to discover programming that informs them on issues television’s favorite preschool stars. © Henson and ideas they are curious about. Favorites in our house range from Phineas and Ferb, Sarah and Duck, Reading youngest have? It has changed with his age and often Rainbow Skybrary, Despicable Me, Star Wars to depends on what’s happening that day. In the summer, Westworld, Nathan For You, Game Of Thrones, and The he’s allowed screen time in the morning AND in the Walking Dead. (Remember, my boys are 13 years apart!) afternoon, but it’s more limited during the school year.

As a momma, how much screen time do I let my

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True confession: I don’t have a set amount of time he always gets, but it’s usually no longer than an hour. And we do talk about how long he’ll be watching the shows before he settles in to viewing. And when that last show starts, he gets a reminder that his screen time is almost up. Yes, there have been times when he grabs the phone or remote when screen time is over and runs around the house laughing, but I’m as quick as a cheetah.

My 19-year-old is an adult and at this point in his life, I trust him to regulate his own screen time. And still, the best I can do for both my boys is to model good screen time habits myself. When we are together, I do my best to use my phone only to snap those memorable photos or answer an urgent message. And I tell them why I am taking the time to focus on my screen and not on them.

I also never answer the phone during meals or playtime.

But, once they’re asleep or out and about, I love having my own time to turn on my latest favorite show (hello, Outlander!).

We are in a new golden age of television and I would embolden parents to find shows that will delight and inspire their kids. It will take time (because there is so much content out there), but get involved with customizing your family’s viewing experiences together— it’s FUN! (And, if it happens to be Dot., Splash and Bubbles, Dinosaur Train, Doozers, Word Party, or Julie’s Greenroom…even better!).

Discover your child’s next favorite show. Visit www.

JimHensonsFamilyHub.com to explore The Jim Henson Company’s award-winning programs for all ages.

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How to inspire your teen to expand their horizons and find their passion (BPT) - With mounting pressures and expectations, the high school years can feel overwhelming - for students and parents alike. Teens grapple with questions like: Which colleges should I apply to? What should I choose as a major?

What do I really want to do with my life? What if I don’t have a clue?

As a parent you naturally want to give advice and steer them in the right direction, but you also know it’s a tricky balance. It’s their life, after all, as they’ll often remind you.

So how can you help? Encourage them to explore different interests, with no strings attached. Look for activities beyond the usual choices. Research extracurricular programs at your school, in your community, even overseas so they can see the breadth of what’s out there. Expose them to a range of possibilities and see what they pick.

Does your teen already have a clear focus? Look for innovative programs that allow them to dig even deeper in real-world settings. Or maybe your son or daughter is shy or stuck in a rut and needs a gentle nudge to try something new?

It’s amazing how a change of scenery can inspire students and tap hidden talents. Over time they’ll gravitate toward one thing or another, and the journey will be rich with selfdiscovery.

From local to global, there are many valuable paths that help spark new interests while building self-knowledge, confidence and 21st century skills along the way.

Global clubs and activities spark interest in the world at largeMost high schools offer a range of extracurricular opportunities to get involved in a topic of interest or try out something new, from sports and theater to robotics and debate. Many offer programs with an international theme as well. After-school language clubs provide a chance to practice conversational skills in a relaxed environment while joining in cooking and other cultural activities. And bonding with other language enthusiasts inspires many to want to travel to experience different cultures first-hand! Larger high schools offer more languages, from French, Spanish and German to Mandarin, Arabic and Japanese, while teens with more limited offerings can often find regional programs a bus ride away.

Model UN is another valuable program that teaches students about the world around them, and builds confidence as well as leadership and communication skills. A new activity picked up on a whim may turn into a lifetime source of joy or even a career. If options are limited at school, branch out. Urge your teen to get involved in the local community, meet new people, and bond with others who share similar interests. They’ll see what’s out there in the bigger world while demonstrating to colleges and employers that they’re engaged beyond the standard classroom requirements.

Service programs help teens gain valuable perspectiveWhen teens offer their time and talent to nonprofits and worthy causes, they gain more than just real-world experience for their college resumes. They gain maturity, perspective, practical skills and a greater appreciation for what they’ve got. Volunteering can be customized to one’s own interests, whether it means walking dogs at an animal shelter or building a website for an environmental T:9.5” group. Adventurous students can take it one step further by S:9.5”

participating in service programs abroad. Whether working to raise social awareness, lending a hand with environmental and conservation project, or mentoring underprivileged youth, teens grow exponentially during a summer far away from their usual routine.

Study abroad transforms the way a teen looks at fields of study - and lifeStudying abroad is not just for college. More and more high school students are making the leap overseas for summer programs or for a semester or gap year. As many students, parents and guidance counselors have discovered, this is an opportune time to develop valuable lifelong skills, learn a new language and discover career interests in a way that is not possible in an everyday classroom environment. Perhaps the ultimate opportunity for personal growth, studying abroad also expands communication skills and helps students understand different cultures and ways of living.

Not sure study abroad has crossed your teen’s mind? Surf the web together for resources and get on mailing lists for brochures. CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), a nonprofit that operates high school study abroad programs in more than 30 global destinations, is a good place to start. Transported to a world far different from their own, teens find themselves fully immersed in a new topic and a foreign culture. Programs range from three weeks in the summer to a full semester or academic year.

Planning ahead is key. By involving a teacher or counselor in the discussion early on, you’ll ensure a smooth transition to and from the study abroad experience. It also gives you more time to plan finances and research scholarships to make the opportunity possible. Do your research sooner rather than later: Organizations like CIEE offer scholarships based on merit and financial considerations, but be sure to check the application deadlines so you don’t miss out.

To learn more about CIEE’s Global Navigator High School Study Abroad program and available scholarships, visit ciee.org/ globalnavigators.

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ORS™ Olive Oil Delivers the Power of More!

CHICAGO--Namaste Laboratories, makers of ORS™ hair care, has a new look for its iconic ORS™ Olive Oil! The brand, which creates hair care and styling products for all hair types and textures, introduces a “Fresh New Look” to its packaging and a formula update to some of its most popular products.

Known for its wide range of healthy hair styling and maintenance solutions, ORS™ Olive Oil products feature Nourishing Olive Oil and are now infused with a range of nutrient-rich, Power-Packed Oils such as Sweet Almond Oil for strengthening and Coconut Oil for restorative shine.

The refresh comes at a time when ORS™ aims to push its continued commitment to excellence and innovation by offering updates that further enhance the consumer experience. “We’re continually engaging with our consumers to make sure we’re meeting their needs, and they’ve told us that they’re ready for more from their trusted Olive Oil products.

This insight was the starting point for our refresh, which we’re excited to bring to life. We enhanced our products with additional ingredients that provide more moisture, more strength and more shine and we’ve updated our packaging,” says Nicole Ray Robinson, Category Marketing Head at Namaste Laboratories.

Among the first ORS™ Olive Oil products available in the new look are Edge Control™ and Nourishing Sheen Spray™.

ORS™ Olive Oil Edge Control™ Hair Gel (2.25 oz. net wt., SRP $5.49), one of the brand’s most prominent products, has been revamped for an overall better styling experience. ORS™ was the first major brand to launch with an edge hair gel and was

instrumental in starting this product category.

As part of its refresh, ORS™ has refined its Edge Control™ formula, which now combines the power of nourishing Olive Oil with strengthening Sweet Almond Oil to help strengthen, protect and moisturize edges while delivering sleek styling and control. The updated non-flaking, non-whitening formula additionally now provides All-Day, EXTRA HOLD for style that lasts.

Now infused with Sweet Almond Oil for Strengthening Delivers All-Day, EXTRA HOLD for all hair textures & styles

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Now infused with Coconut Oil for Restorative Shi Delivers radiant shine without weighing hair down Hydrates to help restore hair’s natural moisture balance Lightweight, long-lasting formula perfect for all hair types & styles Free of fluorocarbons and drying alcohols, won’t fog or bead The new and improved ORS™ Olive Oil Edge Control™ Hair Gel and ORS™ Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray™ are available at select retailers across the country including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Sally Beauty, Dollar General, Family Dollar, as well as at fine beauty supply stores and orshaircare.com.

L’Oréal Paris Debuts Second Phase Of Elvive Hair Care “Comeback” Campaign NEW YORK, L’Oréal Paris launched Elvive Hair Care to help revive all forms of hair damage – whether from heat styling, dryness or color processing. The brand knows everyone loves a comeback and believes hair deserves one too.

The newest phase of the brand’s “Comeback” campaign, which celebrates the power of a comeback, is rooted in the fact that dry hair can make one too. To bring this to life, L’Oréal Paris spokeswoman and singer-songwriter Camila Cabello shares her personal and hair comeback stories.

“I think a comeback is defined as struggling through something and having the strength and resolution to push past it,” says Camila Cabello. “For me, it was about taking chances, aiming high and believing that I was worth it. I can now finally hear everything my heart was telling me.”

“We are very proud to partner with Camila for the launch of Elvive,” says Tim Coolican, President, L’Oréal Paris USA. “Elvive was designed to address the 80% of women in the U.S. who experience some form of hair damage daily. The line builds on L’Oreal Paris’ commitment to creating innovative products, services and experiences that help people look and feel their best every day.”

Elvive is a treatment-led hair care line that has active patents until 2026 and contains powerful ingredients that are proven to revive damaged hair. The treatments are supported by tailored shampoos and conditioners to complete the regimen.

The Extraordinary Oil collection, which Camila’s campaign focuses on, targets dry and undernourished hair. Daily actions such as brushing or styling can actually cause hair to become dry and brittle. In Camila’s case, her hair often goes through multiple hairstyle changes – including brushing, curling, straightening, teasing and more – in just one performance.

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The Elvive products are available nationwide. All Elvive shampoos and conditioners have a suggested retail price of $4.99 and all treatments have a suggested retail price of $6.99.

Directed by Roman Coppola, Camila’s “Comeback” campaign premiered recently and will live on social, digital and in print media in the following months.

New commercial celebrates L’Oréal Paris spokeswoman Camila Cabello’s personal comeback story.

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New book promotes spiritual growth and righteous living TAMPA, Fla. — While compiling lessons he taught his five children over the years, Walter Gormley decided that the lessons are things everyone should know and experience. His new spirituality book, “Return: The Way of Perfect Love” (published by Balboa Press), lists all the lessons he taught his children over the years.

A guide to spiritual growth and righteous living, Gormley’s book is intended to be a path for everyone to “return to their birthright: the perfect love of the Almighty God and each other.” Promoting inclusivity, “Return” puts the focus on the idea that the life one leads is proof of the beliefs they hold and imparts teachings from a variety of religions.

“Our conflicts over religion, politics, race, culture, and morality persist and there seems to be no solution,” Gormley says. “The problems continue despite growing evidence that we can all trace our ancestry back to a common source. When we begin to perceive each other by those things that we have in common: not merely biologically, but in our very essence---our souls--- we open the doors to respectful interaction.”

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“Return”

By Walter Gormley Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 178 pages | ISBN 9781504391276 Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 178 pages | ISBN 9781504391252 E-Book | 178 pages | ISBN 9781504391269 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author Brooklyn born and Long Island grown, Walter Gormley was raised in a deeply spiritual household and greatly influenced by his tough, yet funny and purpose-focused mother and by the short life of his younger brother. For nearly half a century, Gormley devoted his life to seeking, learning, and living truth. His research and participation has taken him through several religious denominations.

While none had everything, each had something. Through studying, practicing, and reaching beyond the “miresome” comfort of most religions, he has been able to draw out the most important themes and share them with his five children. He continues to do so near Tampa, Florida.

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The prophet writer of Isaiah shared that just as the rain and snow fulfill the purpose for which each is sent, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

Likewise, our words do not return to us void and these same words are filled with the power to accomplish what we speak. So whether we realize it or not, we never really outperform our conversation.

If we want to change our lives, we have to change the way we think of ourselves and if we want to change the way we think of ourselves, we need to change the words we say to ourselves. Life is already full of issues and challenges.

Why add to them by discouraging yourself every day with negative selftalk?

Beneath the surface, each of us has an inner voice on a loud speaker trying to convince us of something about ourselves. What does your self-talk sound like and what is it saying to you? Is it a blessing to you? Do you encourage you?

Alternatively, do you curse and criticize yourself ?

Become your own encourager, your own cheerleader. Every time you do a good job, do not just let it pass; give yourself a compliment. Every time you choose discipline over indulgence, encourage yourself; recognize how much you are helping you. When you make a mistake, learn from it and improve but do not beat yourself up and relive the mistake without getting the lesson.

The help, boost, and acceptance you have been looking for might be found in the things you say to yourself! Speak life, especially to yourself!

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