Chicago Weekend Citizen 5-27-2020

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TDF Mobile, headed by DJ Eric Sampson, has been playing music to give people joy. Photos provided by The DJ Firm

DJ BRINGS MUSIC TO THE MASSES THROUGH MOBILE STUDIO What do you do when you’re a DJ and your main revenue stream of playing for events is down due to cancellations because of COVID-19? You pivot! PAGE 2

COMMENTARY: A way to make COVID-19 college furloughs more fair

$25 Million Fast-Track Grants Accelerate Planned Infrastructure Projects in the Wake of Covid-19

Northern Trust Provides $100 Million in Small Business Support

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NEWS

DJ brings music to the masses through mobile studio Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

What do you do when you’re a DJ and your main revenue stream of playing for events is down due to cancellations because of COVID-19? You pivot!

That’s what happened to Eric Sampson, owner of The DJ Firm, who decided to create TDF Mobile as a way to bring the joy of music to people in the midst of the pandemic.

“Our business is solely based on people gathering [together], so when COVID-19 hit, it was really tough,” he said, where between April and June, between 25 to 30 events “got wiped out.”

Sampson said while they were shocked, in deciding to pivot, the business wanted to figure out how to bring music to people and give them something they’ve been missing – live music.

He said while other DJs have

been doing sets on IG Live and livestream, the heart of being a DJ is performing in front of people.

Sampson said The DJ Firm wanted to capture the idea of deejaying in front of people and seeing the “real happiness” that takes place when a deejay is playing a “great song” live. At the same time, however, they wanted to keep social distancing in mind.

To do that, Sampson collaborated with grocery stores, like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, to play 20 to 25-minute sets. He said he just walked into the grocery stores and pitched the idea of playing music from their mobile van.

He said the grocery store managers loved the idea of the van playing music in the parking lot.

“One of the first initial ideas was we definitely wanted to play for the first responders and essential workers and provide some joy,” he said. “And then, we noticed grocery

Eric Sampson, and his business partner, have turned their business, The DJ Firm, into TDF Mobile as a way to provide music to the masses during COVID-19. Photos provided by The DJ Firm

stores would be a great idea, just because people are waiting in line. And, we just thought playing music for those people waiting in line would be a great idea because it would be providing some joy, giving them something to do and also enhancing their shopping

experience as they’re waiting to go in the store.”

In addition, TDF Mobile, headed by Sampson, has played for birthday and graduation parades, where people drive past another person’s house using a caravan of cars to help people celebrate their

briefly EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging students who are interested in seeking higher education to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship.

For over 15 years, the ILBCF scholarship has served as a gateway to higher education for countless young adults who may have not been able to attend without it.

The deadline for the 2020 ILBCF Scholarship has been extended from Monday, May 1 to Thursday, June 4. The scholarship awards recipients $1,000 to use toward furthering their academic careers. The application is open to students who are Illinois residents and have been accepted or are currently enrolled at a community college, university or vocational school. To apply for the ILBCF scholarship, interested students can complete the application online at www. illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/ forms/2020_scholarship_application.

HEALTH

CONGRESSWOMAN KELLY ANNOUNCES $2.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR EXPANDED COVID-19 TESTING SITES Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently announced that federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million have been awarded to five community health centers to expand vital coronavirus testing within the 2nd Congressional District.

“Testing is our best line of defense against the spread of COVID-19,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “I’m www.citizennewspapergroup.com

birthdays or graduations, a trend that has become popular during COVID-19.

Sampson said TDF Mobile has been receiving a lot of calls to bring the van to parades. They also have been playing at parks on the weekends, randomly popping up at places throughout the city.

He said while there are currently nine DJs on the roster at The DJ Firm, it is Sampson and his business partner playing music through TDF Mobile.

“The niche of the DJ Firm is that all of our DJs are nightlife DJs that play within the city. So, we bring that edge and that club element to events. That’s what sets us apart,” he said.

Sampson still does a DJ stream set through Twitch on Fridays at twitch.tv/thedjfirm and Feel Good Tuesdays at 5 p.m. on Twitch.

“Through those two streams, we’re still catching those same vibes, providing the same type of element [but] the environment has changed since we’re streaming. This [is] all online,” he said.

For more information, visit thedjfirm.com.

especially grateful the grants will expand testing within Cook County and within our minority communities, which have been disproportionately and adversely impacted by this crisis.”

Community Health Centers awarded the grants were: • Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, $1,023,874 • Christian Community Health Center, $362,824 • Family Christian Health Center – $373,399 • TCA Health, Inc. - $208,864 • Chicago Family Health Center - $606,064 Olympia Fields-based Aunt Martha’s will use the funds to increase its COVID-19 testing capacity at all of its 23 health center locations. It will also expand its use of telehealth technology to provide increased access for screening while minimizing contact risks for its patients and employees. In addition, Aunt Martha’s will initiate targeted outreach campaigns to educate and connect high-risk minority populations to integrated primary care, behavioral health and supportive services.

LAW & POLITICS

COCHRAN FIRM CHARLOTTE ATTORNEY FAITH FOX HOSTS NEW ONLINE SERIES WITH CELEBRITY GUESTS In an effort of broader world and community service, Attorney Faith Fox, Managing Partner at The Cochran Firm Charlotte, has launched a live, online series, “Acts of Faith - Conversations in the Pandemic with Attorney Faith Fox,” every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. during the month of May. The one-hour presentation will stream on Instagram Live at @cochranfirmcharlotte and replay on Facebook on The Cochran Firm Charlotte page. Fox has invited special friends as guests to join her throughout the series, including sports journalist and commentator Stephen A. Smith, NBA veteran Sam Perkins, actor Keith Burke from Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots,” and renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump.

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NEWS

COMMENTARY

A way to make COVID-19 college furloughs more fair TODAY, IN FACE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE NATION MAY BE CONFRONTING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES EVEN GREATER THAN THOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FACED A DECADE AGO. BY SOME ESTIMATES, UP TO 20% OF SCHOOLS MAY GO OUT OF BUSINESS BY THE TIME THE PANDEMIC RUNS ITS COURSE.

BY CHARLIE KURTH

When the state of California cut funding to the University of California system by US$619.3 million, or 19%, in the wake of the 2008-09 recession, the leaders of the UC system tried to spread the resulting economic pain to its employees in a fair way. More specifically, employees with bigger salaries took on larger cuts – 10% of their salaries at the top end – while those with smaller salaries faced smaller hits – 4% at the bottom end. The cuts also came with workload reductions, which were essentially furloughs.

In presenting the progressive furlough plan, the UC president at the time explained that it was all about shared sacrifice. This approach, along with hiring freezes and other measures, helped the UC system weather the crisis.

Today, in face of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities across the nation may be confronting financial challenges even greater than those the University of California faced a decade ago.

By some estimates, up to 20% of schools may go out of business by the time the pandemic runs its course. Many more are expected to be badly crippled financially.

While the success of the UC’s progressive furlough strategy offers a model for how colleges and universities can shore up their finances, with a few exceptions, it’s not the route that many schools appear to be taking, based on a review of news articles reporting on the steps schools are taking.

Rather, the option being pursued by wealthy private schools like Washington University in St. Louis, less affluent public schools like Western Michigan University – where I work – and religiously affiliated institutions like Marquette University involves distinguishing two types of employees - the essential and the nonessential.

Needed vs. not needed This two-pronged strategy starts by defining essential employees as those whose work needs to be done now. Essential employees include, for instance, those who are actively teaching classes as well as high-level administrators, and campus police to protect school property. This group continues with their daily duties – though, often doing so remotely – and they keep receiving full pay and benefits.

The nonessential group, which makes up a significant share of

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these schools’ workforces, isn’t so lucky.

With campuses shuttered and classes moved online, these employees – from the department assistants who help students with their schedules, to the custodians and groundskeepers who keep the campus clean – face reduced workloads with corresponding reductions in pay.

While this strategy may help schools weather the financial crisis, the UC system’s progressive furlough model shows that there’s another way - one that aligns with these institutions’ expressed commitments to social justice for their employees and their communities.

As a moral philosopher who examines the dynamics around making difficult decisions, I believe that progressive furloughs are a morally better choice.

Spreading the economic pain Most obviously, when a school’s workforce is divided into essential and nonessential, the hardship and stress of reduced pay only hits some employees. In some cases, these pay cuts may be manageable.

But in many others, they will be severe. In fact, at some schools, 30% of employees now find themselves on unpaid leave through the summer.

To make up for their lost wages, nonessential employees will need to draw on their vacation time and sick day allocations. In some cases, they may still be able to file for unemployment. To their credit, some schools have bolstered these leave balances with special COVID-19 leave time. But this additional leave time will only go so far.

Further, once this leave time has been exhausted, these employees

are placed on unpaid leave, losing not just their paycheck, but sometimes also their regular health care insurance benefits. School leaders are sensitive to these risks and have been soliciting contributions for newly created relief funds for employees affected by the pandemic.

But voluntary efforts like these can only do so much.

The case for help Of course, some may wonder why schools should pay employees when there’s no work for them to do. But this thought assumes that these are ordinary times and that these institutions are ordinary employers.

However, the toll from the pandemic is unprecedented. And most colleges and universities – with their commitment to social justice – have accepted a leadership role in protecting the livelihood and well-being of their employees and contractors.

The University of California system again provides an example of how colleges and universities can keep their commitment. The progressive furlough plan at the University of California system provided exemptions to some of the lowest earners: graduate students (like me at the time) and other student workers.

Challenges remain Though I see progressive furloughs as a more equitable way for higher education to address its financial challenges, saying that does not mean that doing it will be easy, or that furloughs alone will be enough.

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through their unions, but accommodations will be needed for those who lack union representation.

While bringing in these employee representatives could complicate negotiations, all participants in these discussions would do well to ask themselves this ethical question: Would I rather accept a modest, temporary reduction in my pay, or see my “nonessential” colleague placed on unpaid leave?

There may also be a larger lesson

here. Colleges and universities are not alone in facing financial challenges brought on by the pandemic.

While progressively structured furloughs may not work for every part of the economy, the ideal they embody – the principle of shared sacrifice – surely applies beyond the walls of academia.

Charlie Kurth is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University.

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BUSINESS

$25 Million Fast-Track Grants Accelerate Planned Infrastructure Projects in the Wake of Covid-19 Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grants, an initiative to accelerate work on planned public infrastructure projects around the state.

The State is expediting $25 million of existing Rebuild Illinois funding to local public infrastructure projects that are ready to begin work this summer, as many local governments face lost revenues, impacting their ability to finance these projects.

While COVID-19 places a unique economic burden on communities across the state, this shift in grant funding will help accelerate construction on planned infrastructure projects, while helping return skilled labor to work.

“I’m proud to announce we are moving forward with $25 million

in DCEO grants to help local governments jumpstart public infrastructure projects for the summer construction season,” Governor JB Pritzker said in a news release. “This will keep key public infrastructure projects in the pipeline, and support the return of skilled labor to job sites for the busy summer season. Starting today, local governments with shovel ready projects – including school districts, townships, and other entities – can apply for this funding.”

The Fast-Track program leverages funding from Rebuild Illinois, the state’s multi-year capital plan, for allocation to shovel-ready projects just in time for the summer construction season.

Fast-Track frontloads a portion of an existing Notice of Funding, to expedite funds available for grants ranging in size between $500,000 and $5 million.

Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, with projects submitted in underserved areas to be given priority.

“We recognize the unique challenge and burdens that COVID-19 is placing on us all, and we are taking steps to provide relief to businesses and communities,” said DCEO Director Erin Guthrie. “Through the Fast Track Public Infrastructure Grants Program, the administration will provide a much-needed boost for workers across the state as well as the critical infrastructure projects our state depends on.”

The Fast-Track grants will help restore key public works projects that may have otherwise been cancelled and will help skilled labor return to the job in time for the construction season. Funds can be used to support projects such as expansions of water and sewer systems and reinvestment to modernize schools and other public buildings.

Eligible grantees are local governments and other public entities with significant public infrastructure projects that could commence work within 90 days of receiving award notice.

Projects eligible for grant funding must be public assets, must be permanent in nature and must not have recurring project expenses.

Fast-Track projects must meet shovelready criteria, as well as the minority business participation requirements of the State of Illinois’ Business Enterprise Program. To apply for the grants, please visit https://bit.ly/2xqjOad. These Fast Track grants accelerate

Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grants, an initiative designed to accelerate work on planned public infrastructure projects around the state, leverages funding from Rebuild Illinois and allows local governments with shovel ready projects to apply for funding.

a portion of an ongoing $50 million Notice of Funding Opportunity for public infrastructure. Communities that need more time or that do not have projects that meet the shovel-ready criteria may submit an application to receive a grant for the remainder of the funds by June 30.

Source funding for the Fast Track grants is generated by Rebuild Illinois– a $45 billion plan passed

by Governor Pritzker to provide the state’s first comprehensive capital plan in more than a decade. DCEO has been charged with spearheading a number of Rebuild Illinois programs, including investments to expand broadband capacity, fund new public works projects, incentivize business development, and other initiatives designed to promote economic growth for all communities across the state.

The Fast Track grants program is one of a number of economic assistance initiatives designed by DCEO to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic—with relief programs making more than $100 million available to Illinois communities in response to COVID-19.

These emergency relief initiatives include the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program, Emergency Hospitality Grants, the Emergency Small Business Loan Fund, and other targeted assistance to serve businesses and communities with the greatest needs.

DCEO will conduct a series of webinars and outreach to local governments to provide information on the new Fast Track grants. For a list of upcoming webinars as well as a list of resources available to small businesses, please visit DCEO’s website.

Northern Trust Provides $100 Million in Small Business Support Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) recently announced that it is providing $100 million in low-cost funding to assist Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as they provide loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

“This funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will help meet urgent demand among small businesses and non-profit groups,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said. “Since 1995, we have provided capital to CDFIs with flexible terms and low rates to facilitate lending in underserved communities,” O’Grady continued in a news release.

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underserved populations and communities.

“These investments facilitate the rapid deployment of PPP loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations by providing low cost capital to bridge the timing between the making of loans and reimbursement by the Small Business Administration,” said Connie Lindsey, head of corporate social responsibility and global diversity, equity & inclusion. “In turn, the funds will assist the small businesses that form an integral part of our communities.”

For those small businesses that are not able to access PPP loans, Northern Trust is investing in CDFIs that provide small business loans through state COVID19 small business loan pools, such as the Illinois Small Business Emergency Fund and the San Francisco Hardship Emergency Loan Program.

This investment is aligned with Northern Trust, donating $3 million to support organizations serving those directly affected by the pandemic.

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Make the Backyard a Destination for Family Fun ((StatePoint) With many events canceled and public venues closed, the backyard is likely going to be the new hot spot destination for families nationwide.

But staying home doesn’t have to be boring. Using these tips, you can put together an afternoon of sunshine and fun, right in your own backyard.

Focus on the Food For delicious wings, you don’t need to head to a favorite restaurant. You can prepare them at home with this recipe for Milo’s Sweet Tea Wings: Ingredients: • 3 cups Milo’s Sweet Tea • 2.5 pounds chicken wings, cut into drums and flats • 2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided • 1.5 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, depending on heat preference • 2 teaspoons garlic powder • 2 teaspoons chili powder • 2 teaspoons paprika • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper Instructions: • In a medium bowl, whisk together Milo's Sweet Tea and 2 teaspoons garlic salt; set aside. Place chicken wings in a large shallow dish. Pour Milo’s mixture over chicken; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.

• Preheat grill to medium or oven to 400 F. • In a large bowl, combine remaining garlic salt, cayenne, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and lemon pepper. Toss chicken and spices in large zip lock bag or bowl until evenly coated.

• For grill, place wings over heat turning frequently. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees and skin is crispy.

• For oven, arrange wings on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until skin is browned and tips are crispy.

Serve warm. For extra crisp, toss wings on the grill over medium-high heat for three minutes per side before serving.

PHOTO SOURCE: (c) steele2123 / iStock via Getty Images Plus Find even more recipes perfect for a backyard barbecue at DrinkMilos.com/recipes.

with your family -- whether it’s all songs about summer or you focus on a particular decade, you can create a specialized playlist to set the tone and dress for the occasion.

Cool Off Keep a cooler of delicious drinks handy to stay refreshed on a warm day.

Iced tea is always a summer classic, but be sure to have a variety of flavors on deck to satisfy everyone’s taste buds -- sweet tea, zero calorie sweet tea, and tea mixed with lemonade, to name a few. The high-quality, fresh beverages offered by Milo’s are made with natural ingredients and have no added colors or preservatives.

Game On You may be feeling a bit cooped up these days, so be sure to play some yard games that allow you to stretch your legs as well as concentrate.

Cornhole and bocce make great choices, or set up outsized versions of your favorite board games that are best played outdoors.

Create a Theme Night Choose a different theme for every backyard BBQ you enjoy

With delicious eats, cool drinks, games and music, you can make the backyard the ideal place to “get away from it all” and enjoy an afternoon of family fun.

FAMILY LIVING Play Safe at Home With a Fun-Filled Family Staycation (StatePoint) Staying at home and practicing social distancing can feel more challenging as the weather warms

and the itch for family fun at the beach becomes stronger. However, being socially responsible does not mean you need to put the fun on hold.

Consider these ideas from the experts at Intex to create a fun and safe backyard beach day of your own: • Create a “View”: Recreate the feeling of being at the beach by designing your own tropical “view.” With a couple of inflatable palm trees and some umbrellas, you can feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. All that’s left is to lay out some beach towels and break out the SPF. • Play Games: No beach day is complete without your favorite beach games. Keep it casual with Frisbee and paddle ball or set up a volleyball net for a little bit of family competition.

• Cool Off: You don’t need the lake or ocean to enjoy hours in the water. With a pool, you can keep the family busy all day long right in your own backyard. The Ultra XTR Rectangular Above Ground Frame Swimming Pool from Intex has an easy set-up and sizes to fit almost any backyard. Along with its selection of pools, the brand also offers play centers, including the Rainbow Ring Play Center with waterslide, wading pool, water sprayer and ring toss game.

• Get Comfortable: With a unique style for everyone in the family, inflatable floats can transform your backyard into a vacation getaway. The Intex Palm Leaf and Pink Seashell designs can help you extend the tropical feel of your staycation and provide some fun options for the family. For those who like to enjoy a nice cold drink, be sure your lounger includes a cup holder.

• Fire Up the Grill: Fire up the grill for a cookout or make a picnic style lunch with sandwiches and snacks. Either way, you’ll be recreating delicious beach fare.

• Crank Up the Tunes: Make a relaxing beach playlist, grab the speakers and crank up the tunes.

Use your time at home to build lasting memories with family. With a few fun backyard ideas, you can make the time spent social distancing less stressful and a lot more fun.

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FASHION

Innersense Organic Beauty Announces $500,000 Salon Stimulus Fund for Its US Professional Community Hair care brand Innersense Organic Beauty has announced a $500,000 salon stimulus fund to help its hairstylist community replenish its salon retail inventory, back bars and stations as the United States begins lessening COVID-19 business restrictions.

The allowance means active salons and stylists can get back behind the chair with fresh inventory and minimized financial burdens.

Founded by hair stylists for hair stylists, Innersense Organic Beauty established the fund to assist its essential salon partners who have been forced to shut doors during the pandemic. Active salons and stylists can use their gift allotment on in-stock retail

inventory, backbar products and samples.

In a news release, Greg Starkman, Innersense Organic Beauty founder said, “This is not a fund to offer credit, promotion or loans. It’s a no-strings attached gift to help our hard hit salon and stylist community.”

He added, “Our salon partners are the heart and soul of our brand.

This program allows them to get back behind the chair, with product in hand, without worry, financial burden or any sort of payback.

“It’s what they need right now so they can get back to doing what they love, and that’s doing hair,” Starkman continued.

Founded as “self care for caregivers behind the chair,” the

clean beauty brand is maintaining its intimate connection with the holistic hair community during the pandemic by enlisting stylists to serve as live hair consultants on its US website and contributing financial assistance to the Professional Beauty Association COVID 19 Relief Fund.

Beauty professionals Greg and Joanne Starkman founded Innersense Organic Beauty to bring clean, pure and toxin free hair care to salons, stylists and consumers seeking to make healthier choices. A leader in the clean hair care movement, the brand can be found in salons, specialty beauty retailers and e-retailers across the globe. Visit innersensebeauty.com to learn more.

TINte Cosmetics brings back childhood memories through lip balms and glosses

The beard care market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 6% during the period between 2019–2025

Beard care market expected to grow The beard care market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 6% during the period between 2019–2025, according to ReportLinker, which finds and organizes the latest industry data.

Changing perceptions toward facial hair care products among men and the increasing popularity of men’s grooming products have led to the growth of grooming products, especially beard care.

More than 75% of men feel that a well-groomed

appearance enhances and boosts self-confidence. This assumption, which has been prevalent in major metros and urban cities, is gradually spreading to tier-II cities due to the increasing internet penetration.

Moreover, the grooming trend has inculcated millennials to focus on appearance and beard styling. The exposure to global brands and products with the rise in purchasing power among millennials is enhancing market growth.

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TINte Cosmetics says customers are going crazy with excitement over their products and sharing fun memories on the company’s website and social media pages.

“Our brand offers not Lip Licking Lip Balms, Kissing Potions by Tinte Cosonly absolutely amazing metics Made in USA lip balms and glosses that are made in the USA and formulated is a longing for that, especially now,” with organic and natural ingredients, she said. but we take our customers back in Here are some posts customers are time, a walk down memory lane. Every leaving on TINte Cosmetics’ website woman has a sweet memory attached to and social media pages: one of our flavored lip balms or glosses SO EXCITED - Perfect timing, as we which makes our products incredibly are almost all feeling a little down due special,” said TINte’s Creator Stacy Reid. to the pandemic; it was the perfect time “Our customers are mostly women to remember and revisit some good who grew up in the late 1970s and 80s. memories of my childhood. Thanks! When these women get a glimpse of Mandy R the products they used during their TAKES ME BACK I had this product childhood, they are overcome with a when I was a young teen when life was plethora of emotions. Some women cry innocent and easy. When I came across because their mother gave them these it again, I purchased it of course. Life when they were a child, some women may not be so easy anymore, but when I scream with excitement from pure swiped that balm across my lips for one nostalgia, and most women share the moment, all was good. - Janice C funniest stories of how they used the So nostalgically wonderful! This products back in the day. We hear over reminds me of my childhood! These and over, how these balms and glosses slider tins and roller ball glosses ... were a staple at the roller rink. Everyone remind me of a time when I didn’t had one of the rollerball glosses in their have worries or stress ... thank you for back pocket right next to their hair bringing me back to some of the best comb,” Reid added in a news release. memories I had as a kid. - Suzann B Reid grew up loving these vintage TINte Cosmetics is about evoking slider tin flavored lip balms, Kissing nostalgia, bringing back sweet Sticks and Rollerball Kissing Potions. memories and simpler times. Founded “I would arrange them in my room, in 2003, TINte’s goal is to create according to my favorites. I would carry childhood feelings for all the women several flavors with me at all times, and who grew up with this product and to I would stalk my local Hallmark store create sweet memories for the younger just waiting for the next flavor to arrive! generation who are discovering the I work with the products daily, and I products for the first time. TINte still feel my childhood excitement when Cosmetics formulated their Lip I look at them and especially when Licking Lip balms, Kissing Sticks and I smell them. Our products take my Rollerball Lip Potions to be organic generation back to simpler times when and natural and all their products are life seemed innocent and easy and there made in the USA.

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NEWS Schools may be closed, but keeping kids on a schedule provides a sense of structure StatePoint - School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To create a routine for your kids that sticks, consider the following tips: • Just because there is no formal school day doesn’t mean kids should sleep in or stay up late at night. Keep the same bedtimes, wake-up routines and mealtimes you always maintained during a regular school week. Doing so will bookend the mornings and evenings with a sense of normalcy.

• Mimic a school day to the best of your ability. Use the distance-learning tools your child’s teachers offer as well as other educational apps and resources to have kids focus on different school subjects. This will help break up the day into little chunks just as would happen in the classroom. Be sure to build in time for art projects, exercise and music. Most importantly, don’t forget “recess.” If possible, allow children to play in the backyard where they can socially distance from neighbors, or set up an area of your home for playtime.

pairing your children’s devices. From there, you will be able to manage devices remotely to create a schedule that keeps kids offline when they need to be focused on other things. It can also be customized to allow children to visit and use only certain learning sites or apps during particular hours of the day.

Because this schedule lives on the children’s devices as well, you’ll be giving

During these challenging times, it can be tempting to let your family routine fly out the window. By using new tools such as distance-learning programming and schedule management apps, you can keep kids to a schedule that makes them ultimately happier and healthier.

• Evenings are a good time to relax and unwind together. Play board games, watch your children’s favorite movies or even use the many resources available online to enjoy a virtual walking tour of a museum, botanical garden or zoo.

This is also a good time to allow children to connect with their friends using video chat or with family members they are not currently able to see in-person.

• For many children, screens are

their greatest distraction. For this reason, one of the best ways to ensure your children stay focused on the schedule you create for them is by managing their screen time.

One easy way to do so with less direct intervention from you (since you are likely busy yourself!) is by using a screen time monitoring and scheduling tool like the OurPact app. Get started by signing up for a free account and

Pursuing a career in financial advising?

Here’s what you need to know StatePoint - If you’ve decided to pursue a career in financial advising, there are a few things you should know about the many opportunities within this fast-growing field.

Whether you are just starting out or you are looking to make a career change, understanding the typical career path will help you chart your professional development. It will also help you evaluate the different types of positions and specialties within the financial advisory field so that you can decide where your interests and expertise best fit.

Research from the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning has found a common five-step advisory career progression within leading financial planning firms: analyst, associate advisor, service advisor, lead advisor/managing director and principal/partner.

Each of these positions involves a specific set of responsibilities, degrees and required skills. At the entry-level, analysts support a firm’s data maintenance and financial plan preparation, while principals/partners are responsible for managing a large team of advisors, contributing to firm growth, and servicing the most complex and largest client relationships. Some firms may require you to obtain professional certifications, such as the Certified Financial Planner designation, to attain certain positions. The unique skill set you

develop while pursuing CFP certification provides a critical foundation to build a successful career in this growing field.

You can also choose to specialize in different areas of financial advising. Deciding which specialty to pursue depends on your interests and qualifications: • Financial planners give strategic advice to clients on their finances. They take a comprehensive look at a client’s entire financial picture to make recommendations for meeting short- and long-term personal and financial goals.

• Accountants counsel clients on tax matters and help them prepare and submit tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service.

• Attorneys support financial planners with estate and tax planning expertise and may be asked to provide advice directly to a client or to prepare legal documents needed to implement the client’s financial plan.

• Estate planners provide clients with specific advice on managing their assets at the time of their death, as well as counsel on estate taxes.

• Insurance agents are state-licensed individuals who sell or give advice on life, health, property and/or casualty insurance products. Many financial planners are licensed to provide these services, but some may refer clients to an insurance agent instead.

• Investment advisers provide

securities advice to clients. They must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission or state securities agencies.

• Brokers buy and sell securities products, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. They must register with a company member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and pass FINRA-administered securities exams.

These specialties are not mutually exclusive, allowing you to choose several focus areas to service different client needs.

You can find a detailed guide to financial advisory career paths at CFP.net/The-Center-for-Financial-Planning/Initiatives. Information on becoming a CFP professional is available at CFP.net/Get-Certified/ Certification-Process.

Learning more about the financial advisory field now will help you maximize your long-term career opportunities in the future.

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During these challenging times, it can be tempting to let your family routine fly out the window. By using new tools such as distance-learning programming and schedule management apps, you can keep kids to a schedule that makes them ultimately happier and healthier.

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NEWS

On a virtual trip, feel a world away and explore Mars

Contemporary Art Inspires Students In Chair Design Competition The principles of contemporary art was the theme that inspired students at Ryerson School of Interior Design to design and build chairs for the 16th Annual Wilsonart Challenges Student Chair Design Competition.

Beyond basic form and function, each design was also informed by how students used expressive and stylistic contemporary elements such as movement, proportion, contrast or balance.

When creating their chairs, students used patterns from the Wilsonart® Laminate Collection.

Wilsonart, a world-class innovator of next generation engineered surfaces, created Wilsonart Challenges, which is both a sponsored class and a competition. During the year-long program, students learn how to design and build a one-of-a-kind chair, as well as how to prepare for a major trade show.

Introducing the program more than a decade ago, the Wilsonart Challenges is the longest-running sponsored student design class in North America.

Each year, a different design school hosts #WilsonartChallenges. This year, Wilsonart worked with The Ryerson School of Interior Design and with the University’s Creative Technology Lab at FCAD, an advanced technology-based workshop that supports creative research, specialized curriculum and entrepreneurship activities across all nine FCAD Schools and Ryerson Zones. It is the first year Wilsonart Challenges has been held at a school in Canada.

Amy Yan won the 2020 competition with her design “THE NOT LOVESEAT.” Her chair is a playful commentary on the dualistic nature of both human relationships and architectural volumes. The two curved seat backs appear to be under significant tension as though the

Ryerson student Amy Yan (pictured) wins Wilsonart Challenges.

chair is being stretched apart by the sheer volume that make up the two seats.

The resulting image could be a heart or viewed as a peace symbol suggesting that the chair embraces the dualities of love and peace along with the notions of splitting and separation. Amy’s chair poses a fundamental question; can these seemingly opposing notions exist together? Going a step further, can they even exist without each other as conflicting as they may seem? The judges noted that Amy’s chair was the perfect dialog between art and design.

“Ryerson emphasized hands on knowledge of materials more than any other school we have ever seen. The result is the outstanding quality in craftsmanship of the final chairs,” noted Grace Jeffers, design historian and Wilsonart Challenges program director.

“From a chair that explored the contrasting relationship between life and death to one which offers a playful commentary on the history of art and design, this year’s students have beautifully expressed both stylistic and functional elements of contemporary art,” noted Tammy Weadock, communications manager at Wilsonart. “Contemporary art is an ideal guidepost for designing with laminate, a modern material which inspires new designs and applications each day. Once again, we are overwhelmed with the students’ creativity and the artistry used to design and build these beautiful chairs.”

Family Features - A dream vacation is the perfect antidote to stress and the monotony of daily life. When a getaway isn’t in the cards, you can still escape and explore new places virtually.

A virtual trip can be a great way to explore destinations you might consider for a future vacation, or it may be a chance to see remarkA virtual trip can be a great way to explore destinations. In this phoable sights around the world that you wouldn’t to Earth is compared to Mars. On a virtual trip, feel a world away as you explore Mars from aboard NASA’s Curiosity Rover. get to experience otherwise. Virtual travel can also engage kids in learning when you Watch big wave surfing in Maui. Transpair the experience with lessons on culture, port yourself to the beach as you watch geography or even a homemade take on white-knuckle surfing at its most surreal. local culinary treats.

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Look around the Louvre in Paris. Explore For families who miss traveling together, the Egyptian Antiquities, remains of the you can share the joys of your virtual journey Louvre’s Moat and Galerie d’Apollon by through videoconferencing and adding some virtual museum tour as you head inside this extra ambiance and a change of scenery by iconic art lover’s institution. downloading a travel wallpaper for your Sneak inside the San Diego Zoo. Get up meeting background. If the virtual destinaclose and personal with the resident apes, tions inspire you to visit in person someday, penguins, pandas, giraffes, elephants and use resources like Vrbo’s Trip Boards to create tigers in real time via one of the many live a list of places to stay as soon as you can get cams positioned to spot wildlife from the away, and keep the dream going by sending comfort of your couch. the link to family members and asking them Walk the Great Wall of China. Make your to vote and comment on their favorites.

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COMMENTARY Republicans Can’t Seem To Make Up Their Minds About Mail And Voting

BY THOMAS L. KNAPP

One laudable side effect of the COVID-19 panic is a nationwide effort to promote “vote by mail” as a universal alternative to standing in line at polling places. One reason that effort is laudable is that it would likely decrease vote fraud.

Yes, I said “decrease.” And Republicans were saying the same thing until recently.

In 2017, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp mailed out nearly 400,00 voter address confirmation notices.

Voters who didn’t respond within

30 days were declared “inactive” and risked being dropped from the rolls entirely if they didn’t become “active” again within four years.

In 2019, a conservative public interest law firm, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, sued on behalf of three plaintiffs to force that state’s election commission to purge from the rolls, voters who had not, you guessed it, responded by mail to address inquiries delivered by mail.

To put it a different way, in both of those cases (and in others), and until just weeks ago, Republicans argued that mail is not just a reliable, but

an indispensable, way to ensure that voters are who they say they are and live where they say they live.

But now, all of a sudden, John Fund of National Review wants us to know that “Mail-In Ballots Are a Recipe for Confusion, Coercion, and Fraud. So, naturally, Democrats are pushing to have them sent to every voter — or ‘voter.’”

What changed? It’s simple.

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Previous Republican claims that mail is a trustworthy and verifiable voter identification mechanism were made for the specific purpose of reducing the number of people (especially people of color) who are allowed to vote.

Current Democratic claims that mail is a trustworthy and verifiable voting mechanism are made for the specific purpose of making it easier for people who are allowed to vote to, um, VOTE. It seems to me that Republicans had it right the first time. Sending something — whether it’s an address confirmation or an actual ballot

— to a registered voter’s registered address is a much more reliable way of identifying that voter than just trusting whoever shows up at a polling place vaguely resembling a bad photo.

It’s the 21st century, folks. Let’s update our voting technology to at least the 19th.

Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is a director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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Family-Friendly Ways to Rethink Favorite Recipes Family Features - Freshen up family dinners by adding new ingredients like pecans, with natural richness and subtle sweetness coupled with irresistible crunch.

Kitchen staples are being used to add twists to traditional dishes, so finding an item you can use to mix up classic family recipes is key.

Pecans pack flavor, texture and nutrition all in one bite, and they have a long shelf life.

Shelled pecans can be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about nine months and for up to two years in sealed plastic bags in the freezer.

While pecans are beloved in classic desserts,

Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Dressing: l 1/4 cup pecan butter l 1 tablespoon rice vinegar l 1 tablespoon honey l 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil l 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce l 2 tablespoons warm water, plus additional as needed (optional) Salad: l 4 ounces dried thin rice noodles l cold water

like pecan pie, they also offer a variety of nutrition benefits that can be added to nearly any meal. They are among the highest in “good” monounsaturated fats, contain 3 grams of plant protein per serving and are a source of fiber, flavonoids and minerals like manganese, which is essential for metabolism and bone health.

Nearly two decades of research document the hearthealth benefits of pecans. In fact, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1 1/2 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce l 1/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans l 2 scallions, finely chopped l 1 cup bean sprouts l 1/2 cup crispy wontons l 1 cup mandarin oranges v2 tablespoons sesame seeds l 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped l

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1. To make dressing: In medium bowl, whisk pecan butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and soy sauce until smooth.

2. Add 2 tablespoons warm water and whisk until

low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28 grams) has 18 grams of unsaturated fat and only 2 grams of saturated fat.

Add crunch to a Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans by swapping out croutons, use chopped pecans as a flavorful and nutrient-dense coating for Pecan Chicken Meatballs and bake Pecan Banana Bread as a nutritious and kid-friendly breakfast or snack to fill your home with a delicious scent.

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incorporated. Add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if desired, until dressing reaches pourable consistency.

3. To make salad: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and transfer to bowl with cold water to keep from sticking.

4. In large bowl, toss romaine and iceberg lettuces, pecans, scallions, bean sprouts, crispy wontons, mandarin oranges and sesame seeds.

5. Divide salad among four plates; top each with 1/2 cup chicken and serve with dressing.

Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans

Pecan Banana Bread Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Servings: 8 10 ounces gluten-free baking flour mix l 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1/2 teaspoon baking soda l 1/2 teaspoon sea salt l 2 flax eggs l 1 cup organic brown or coconut sugar l 1/2 cup coconut oil l 1/2 vanilla bean l 1/2 cup vegan yogurt l 3/4 cup mashed bananas, ripe l 1 cup raw pecan pieces, chopped, plus additional for topping l

Pecan Chicken Meatballs

Pecan Chicken Meatballs Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Yield: 9 meatballs 1 pound ground chicken l 1/4 cup spinach, chopped l 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice l 1 egg l 1 teaspoon minced garlic l 1/4 teaspoon onion powder l 1/4 teaspoon paprika l 1/4 teaspoon salt l 1/4 teaspoon pepper l 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) l 1 cup finely chopped fresh pecan pieces, divided l

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In large bowl, mix ground chicken, spinach, lemon juice, egg, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if desired) and 1/2 cup pecans until well combined.

3. Roll chicken mixture into 1 tablespoon- sized meatballs.

4. Place reserved pecans in bowl.

Roll meatballs in pecans to coat then place on prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake 20-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

6. Serve warm with sauces for dipping or over pasta.

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Prepare 9-by-5-inch banana bread pan.

2. In medium bowl, sift flour mix, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt; whisk to combine.

3. In mixer bowl, mix eggs, sugar and coconut oil 2 minutes on medium-low speed.

4. Scrape vanilla bean and add to mixture. Add

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Pecan Banana Bread

vegan yogurt and mashed bananas; mix 2 minutes on medium-low speed.

5. Remove bowl from mixer and fold 1 cup raw pecan pieces into batter until evenly distributed.

6. Add batter to banana bread pan and use spatula to smooth down top.

Sprinkle additional pecan pieces on top.

7. Bake banana bread on top rack 60 minutes until toothpick comes out with few crumbs but not completely clean.

8. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes in pan. Hold sides of pan and flip onto wire rack.

9. Allow bread to cool completely. Slice as desired.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Airing Your Dirty Laundry Much of when a parent and child are in conflict, goes unresolved in Black families.

It often takes generations or extreme circumstances to initiate the healing process, especially in a mother-daughter relationship.

That supernatural healing was depicted in the recent film short entitled Laundry Day both written and directed by Olamma Oparah and Cinematographer Colbie Fray.

Dedicated to Toni Morrison, Laundry Day was conceptualized around Poet, Victoria P. Allen’s poem, “Mother’s Stain.”

The film focuses on millennial dissonance between mother and daughter and how technology aides in the erasure of Black culture, traditions and generational discord. It also questions the ability to recognize or not, the “charge to keep” generations passed as a silencing force within Black and female relationships.

Laundry Day Trailer Link is available at: https://vimeo.com/401430472 Official Social Media Handles/Hashtags: #LaundryDayFilm @laundrydayshortfilm @sallywalkermedia Look out for the Laundry Day film premiere on the festival circuit.

Dedicated to Toni Morrison, Laundry Day was conceptualized around Poet, Victoria P. Allen’s poem, “Mother’s Stain.”

About Olamma Oparah: Olamma Oparah is an Atlanta based director and independent radical. Her choice of cinema lies in its ability to convey the inner reachings of the soul. Her use of sound and visual associations represent the universal knowledge expressed through the African diasporal experience,deconstructing mainstream media’s representation of Black women, men and

children. Themes in her work often pose the questions, “How does one heal from genetically ingrained PTSD?” or, “How do women exact internal change if rage is impolite, unaccepted, or ignored?”

About Colbie Fray: Colbie Fray is a director and cinematographer based in Atlanta, GA. Her love for camera work

stems from being chosen at nine years old as a videographer for her school news station. She is self-taught and continues to learn new ways of storytelling through lighting and composition.

Through her work, she hopes that Black women in particular are able to see themselves outside of western society’s “white male gaze” and open dialogue towards conversations that allow autonomous definition.

Starburns Audio Launches Stuck at Home with Cliff and Jason Live!

Cliff Dorfman

Starburns Audio recently announced the launch of Stuck at Home with Cliff and Jason Live!, an interview show that streams live and on-demand on the podcast studio’s YouTube, Facebook Live and Twitter accounts weekday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. PT and posts weekday mornings across Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major podcast platforms.

Screenwriter Cliff Dorfman (Entourage, Warrior) hosts Stuck at Home, and Starburns Audio CEO Jason Smith co-hosts and plugs in guests live from their own computers and smartphones.

First-week Stuck at Home guests include comedian Nick Guerra (Last Comic Standing), writer Karley Sciortino (Slutever), and comedian Patricia Williams (The Patdown with Ms. Pat).

For Starburns Audio — which produces and distributes 40plus podcasts including Small Doses with Amanda Seales,

Stuck At Home

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy, and 40-plus other podcasts — Stuck at Home is a meeting of production necessity, technological progress, and the opportunity to work with a singular creative talent.

“We started developing Stuck at Home while we were figuring out how to do everything by remote and with the podcast market increasingly widening out to social-video platforms,” Smith

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said. “Cliff Dorfman is a writer and director who’s so quick and so nimble on live video that it became exactly the right show for this moment.”

Dorfman, who was scheduled to direct a film in June before COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry, has approached Stuck at Home as an opportunity to talk to writers, directors, producers, comedians and podcasters about their work.

“I love sitting down and talking

to creative people,” Dorfman said.

“Almost everybody is at home right now because of COVID-19, so it’s a good time to catch up with people. We’re talking about art and commerce. We’re talking about film and TV. We’re talking about what these creators think about their work and the world right now.”

Cliff Dorfman is a screenwriter, film director, and actor. He wrote the feature film Warrior that starred Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte, and he was a staff writer on HBO’s Entourage.

Dorfman is represented by ICM and managed by Valor Entertainment.

Jason Smith is CEO of Starburns Audio and an executive producer of numerous podcasts, including Mueller She Wrote, Harmontown and Never Seen It. He has produced audio projects for Comedy Central, Spotify and Audible.

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