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By Odochi Ibe With CORRESPONDENT the holiday season NNPA SPECIAL comes several highly anticipated annual- traditions—family gather- Black Caucus is ON (NNPA) The Congressional ings, decorations, spiritualinobserent debilitating joblessness the Black community vances and to name a between education veral sessions on gift-giving the connection few. But one tradition most could at its 40th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). stand to do without the will be September 15-18isatpaying the Walter E. Washington holiday season energy bill, which er. on average drastically exceedsa panel on “Exploring W. Burris (DIll) recently hosted standard fall and winter bills. Government.” Sen. ss Opportunities with the Federal In an effort to present advocate of looking toward the future when it comes saving tips will be made available consumers withshould more manageable believes Americans devote time into learning to consumers in printed form and holiday energy bills TXU Energy s and becoming aware of new jobs in the emerging online as part of the company’s will visit several cities across the Holiday Cents winter energy constate of Texas bearing the gift of ★CBC Page 3 servation program. energy and money saving tips. In “There are several things conaddition, TXU Energy will make sumers can do around their homes available to online visitors their to save money,” said Colette Vallot, holiday calculator, a service offered TXU Energy’s Senior Manger of on their website (www.txu.com) Community Relations, highlightthat allows users to estimate their ing some of the tips covered in the energy savings by using the tips Holiday Cents Program. Using provided by TXU. These energy

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exas Southern University’s president has come up with a plan he hopes will put an end to a controversy surrounding the painting over of some historic murals on the campus of the historically Black university. But some students and community members wonder if his contribution of $50,000 for a Preservation plan is enough to undo the damage. University officials say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step.

“We know $50,000 isn’t enough for the whole project.

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tions against his relative, who’s H ENERGY, Page 9 older than the age of 65. of financial Harrison faces charges of False rris County has Statement to Obtain Credit, for theft and Tampering with a tments recently Governmental Record, Theft, against Edwin and Misapplication of ★MURALS, Page 7 from allega- Fiduciary Property. Three of le from an eld- the charges are first degree ecile Harrison felonies that expose Harrison defendernetwork.com n Brazoria County (Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson, etc.) is leaning toward not participatsponsible for aBy Zenitha up toPrince 99 years or life in prison. ing.jail felony elated issuesElection in Day Thevictories fourthfor is two a state 36.7% increase Let us know what you think adout the Mural Preservation “It’s really heartening to see his indictments Black Republicans raise a rare on Friday @ defendernetwork.com.

We want to hear you! Richmond) n Fort Bend County (Missouri City, from Sugar Land, this type of diversity demonstratom the allegaquestion in the House of★INDICTED, ReprePage 3 ed in African-Amer49.1% increase sentatives in the 112th ican representation,” Congress: How will n Galveston County (Galveston, Clearlake, Texas City, etc.)

By ReShonda Tate Billingsley NAACP Washington two African-American Defender 53.7% increase Bureau Chief Hilary members of the Grand Shelton said. “[Repubn Harris County (Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, etc.)

Old Party interact When Linda Moore bought her Missouri City home lican Party Chairman] with the Congressiofive years ago, it was a dream come true. Years worth 38.2% increase Michael Steele deserves nal Black Caucus? of saving, scrimping and struggling had paid off with a n Montgomery County (Montgomery, Conroe, Splendora, etc) credit for seeing more Fourteen Black place to call her own. Then, like so many Americans, the African-Americans Republicans ran for recession came knocking on her door.

30.0% increase The Houston community is remembering seeking under the Congress in the Nov. “Both my husband and included I were laidsignificant off within three Imani Evans dation by city staff tooffice extend capital a longtime political Republican 2 midterm months,” the mother of two investments, said. “We’ve since managed L TO THE NNPA FROMelections the of banner.”

Star during a periAllen West contracts activist who died Sept.

11, to rocket forward added, “They 4,478. Galveston County continues but, after all the votes DALLAS EXAMINER Concessions andHeHudson od ofpay uncertainty following to find other work, but it doesn’t half of what we 2010.

Beulah Shepard, couldfirms be a real asset to percent increase over August’s posted were counted, only the 9/11 terror attacks ulti- with a 53.7 Retail Sales - two with used to make.”

89, made her mark both the strategy of passing foreclosures.

Fort Bend County was not far behind with Timarcane Scott, a South NPA) - The world of ties to prominent to carry the So, like many, they fell mately behind infailed their mortgage locally and nationally as a legislation in the House a 49.1 percent increase. Harris County and Brazoria Carolina ons contracts hasbusinessbeen laid Democrats, including State argument. payments – it didn’t help matters that their adjustable tireless fighter for civil and in advancing the County finished neck to neck with increases of 38.2 man,see and isn’t Allen pretty.

West, Rep. Helen Giddings and In the three years since me, what they rate kicked in, and their payments soared. rights and political jusCBC [Congressional percent and 36.7 percent respectively. Montgomery Army thewe council first embarked sometimesa Florida-based heated discussion, U.S. Congresswoman Eddie “It just became more than could handle,” she tice.

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It’s very difficult increase. l that would given more competitive bid. izationbutplan, the concesGiddings War,have will take seats. cess for the Johnson past eighteen months, it’s like a neverheld at 10am at Galilee Beaulah through oncessionThey space renovatThe essenceto get of things the city sions contracts arein theafirst ending circle of lost paperwork and varying answers.have MBC, 6616 D.S. Bailey Shepard without the cooperarminal to the airport’s current staff recommendation that the no-bid contracts emerged as in bythe farworld, the most contentious issue, A community African-American It’s the worst feeling to work so hard and Lane. problem Pastor Edwin Tim Scott tion of Democrats and ut a competitive bid for a would be appropriate given the incumbents’ and have led to accusations of political Foreclosed createInterment: problems notHouston just for Republicans to be not know when they’re coming to take our home.”

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Republicans.” years. experience, the desirability of minimizing disfavoritism on both sides. homeowners, but for those looking to buy homes. elected to Congress since 1995.

The Moore’s story has become all too common Not everyone is as sure and the busithe renovation e of some long-time council Page 4 “If I’m a buyer and I want★SHEPARD, to buy a foreclosed So far, West has said heruptions during across the country as foreclosure rates continue to soar, about the Republican freshmen’s uncil overruled a recommenness risks taken by the incumbents, which ★AIRPORT CONTRACTS, Page 4 property, the title company won’t insure if they can’t be wants to be part of the CBC, and the Houston area is no exception. In fact, foreclovalue to the CBC, raising quessure who owns it,” said Martha Tatum with Keller Williams while Scott is still undecided and sures for the Greater Houston Area totaled 6,689 in SepRealty. tember, which is a 43 percent jump from last month’s INTERVIEW H REPUBLICANS, Page 3 H FORECLOSURES, Page 9

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Kickin’ back with K’Naan Essence Atkins:The Quintessence of Essence

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By Kam Williams Maroon 5.for The Teenage & Other Four Words,” “Preacher’s Kid” Essence Atkins was born in New York City her recurring role as Marnie on “Sabrina, During his early“Love childhood, the Letter Western music, which Somalia. name alonesense conjures up images of Witch.” and “N-Secure,” which is currently in theaters. on February 7, 1972.The Between her innate reached K’naan’s ears was pretty much limited to “Bob unbridled destruction, merciless and ruthless She was also a series regular on several and other Tracy Chapman,” As a familiar face on and with of comedy and girl-next-door charm, it makes warlords Marley until at four 10, TV he series became terror.

A has place where fromshows, the atrocities television including Aaron fascinated Spelling’s “Malibu numerous screen roles under her belt, Essence a sense that she become one ofnobody Holly- is safe by the hip-hop being emitting from a tiny is car of war, wheretalents. eightLast year olds Shores” handleand AK-47s likeacclaimed CBS drama the critically versatile talent whose star continues to rise.

Here, wood’s mostand sought-after year, speaker. “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what Forbes magazine unveiled their “Under One Roof.”

Her many guest-starring credits about co-starring opposite Terry Crews in shetoys. playedWhen a lead role in “Dance Flick,” a recently it was back then,”she hetalks recalls.

“Most Destinations,” Somalia, above Iraq include “House,” “The Class,” “LoveAt Inc.,” “Arehis We three There Yet,” hit sitcom airingattacked on the TBS spoof of the Dangerous dance genre produced by the 14,“MoeK’naan and bestthefriends were and Afghanistan, topped the list. But sha,”it’s “Foralso Your “The Love,” “The John by Larroquette Show,” Network.

Wayans Brothers. warlords, just one of countless indelible images for Nation where a “Half poem can inspire peace “Theboth Wayans Brothers,” “The Parent “Family KW: Hi Essence, the time.

Onof thePoets,” UPN comedy series the‘Hood,” impressionable teenager.

Having thanks chasedfor them and end wars.

Matters” and “The Cosby Show.” through the streets of EA: No problem,eventually whatsoever. cornering & Half,” she starred as Dee Dee Thorne, Mogadishu, Growing up, it was both of these Somalias that Atkins’ film career includes the titleboys role ininthean alley, the KW:men What interested you inK’naan playing Sua privileged, honor-roll law school the began shooting. informed musician/emcee K’naan Warsame, who is Blues.” And she delivered independent film “Nikita’s on “Are We There graduate searching for her identity. Still, avoided injury, butzanne his three friends wereYet?” brutally forging own best musical unique blend of regperformances in “Lovegunned Song,” “How EA: Just the desire to play a mom, wanting Essence ishis probably knownpath for via amemorable down. gae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop.

Recorded High” and “Deliver Us From Eva.” Furthermore, she’sit was only a matter of time before her her role as Yvette Henderson in the Certain that primarily in Kingston, Jamaica at Bob Marley’s home HESSENCE, Page 2 studio, his second album, “Troubadour,” includes contri★K’NAAN, Page 2

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to play someone actually closer to who I am and family met same fate,are K’naan’s mother where I am in the my life.

People used to seeing me would travel daily through the firefight play the single, hot girl, which has been fun, butto at thesame U.S.time, embassy hopes ofmy securing the this roleinisthe more akin to natural visas for her and her loved ones.

Despite proclivities. [Laughs] daily denials, she persisted, and on the ago. last KW: I know you got married a year day the U.S. embassy was in Somalia, Congratulations! You sound like you might received visas to leave for America. be planning to have children soon.

“You can’t even describe it,” says EA: We’re in the practicing phase.

I keep askK’naan.

“Ittoisput theme most liberating the coach in thesensational, game. So, we’ll see. ing feeling.

There was the weight of a world [LOL] of hope that has KW: on Didyour yourshoulder friends think yousuddenly were landed.

It was only then that I started to get crazy for marrying a man you met on the this certain value of life that I never had internet? before.”

Withthey little andEveryone no EA: Yeah, didpossessions think I was nuts. knowledge of English, K’naan and his famiwas like, “Why do you need to meet someone on ly boarded the last commercial flight out Match.com?” My response was, “I certainly don’tof Mogadishu for New beforeacting settling need to meet more of theYork same broke, classin Toronto. guys that I’d been dating my whole life.” I needed The tunes on Troubadour reflect thetosum to change that whole paradigm. So, I decided of K’Nasan’s life experiences.

Having spent meet some corporate guys and see how that worked. the better part of the last two years on the So, I went on Match, but I didn’t put a picture up, road, visiting over 50 and countries because I’m on television, I didn’tfrom want anybody Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to So, Uganda, contacting me for the wrong reasons.

I had tothe do album is the sonic document of an artist the hunting, as it were. I didn’t anticipate meeting my husband but there was. Andrap it all with muchonline, to share, and he disproves worked music’sout! detractors who say that hip-hop has KW: new Wereleft youtoatsay. all intimidated by the nothing fact that “Arefirst We single, There Yet?” hadFlag,” first been The CD’s “Wavin’ has abecome hit on the big screen and that your charan international sensation, and was acter had been played

by Nia Long? the official anthem of the World Cup EA: Of course.

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by South with fans,Reaching and any time you150 step countries, into that it’s the a bit Africa. over overwhelming.

Butwas [Ice]featured Cube hason been great, and so signature song K’Naan’s encouraging and supportive onlywhich playingsaw my big FIFA-sponsored Trophynot Tour, the brother but asrap an star executive producer, least whento emerging spreading hisatmessage he’s not completely intimidating as the soccer fans in concerts staged allgodfather around the of gangsta’ rap. [Laughs] But, no, he gives us the world. freedom to do what were-recorded need to do, and his versions sanctionK’naan has also new ing helped. of has the definitely track with Will.i.Am and French KW: And what newGuetta are you bringing dance producer David and a bilin-to the Suzanne? gualcharacter, versions with Spanish pop singer EA:Bisbal, It just gets deeper,MC because David French Fefe,the AIstoryline Otsuka isfrom reallyJapan, about the new family andand the new Jackie Cheung Janejourney.

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And that’s the source of a lot of the comedy. for the time. know you’re from New York.

K:KW: My Ipleasure.

Where did you grow KW: What was the up? inspiration for Wavin’ EA: St. Albans Flag?

KW: So did I, small world. Where did you go to high school?

EA: I attended Professional Children’s School

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in Manhattan because my ballet and modern dance about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables schedules were intensive and had started to interfere with Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too with regular school hours. I used to take the bus to spicy, I admit, but I think everybody the subway, and then three trains to the school. But enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating. it was from there that I got my very first opportunity KW: How do you think African music will to audition, and the next thing I knew I was on “The influence the rest of the world in the comCosby Show.” ing years?

KW: Did you leave dance behind at that K: I think it’s actually already affecting point? the world in a big way now. People just EA: I did. I saw the check, and that was it. Bearen’t it. For instance, there’s a sides, most dancers’ bodies are kind of broken down How to Make Money in theaware NewofEconomy great tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry by 30, and they have to retire.

November 15, 2010 Swing.”

It’s essentially Afro-Pop music.

KW: Is there any question no one ever And most of Vampire Weekend’s music is asks you, that you wish someone would?

Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the EA: Sure, where do I want the seven-figure biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has wire transfer sent? That’s a good one that nobody’s already crept in and changed music in the ever asked me. [LOL] Seriously, I do want to clear West. People just don’t know to call it up that my husband [Jaime Mendez] is not a dirty Special Guest Speaker Secretary of State, Esperanza African. old man. He’s only a year older than me, despite the KW: If you could have one wish instantly “Hope” Andrade grey hair. Let’s clarify that, and that I’m not related granted, what would that be? to Tia or Tamera [Mowry]. I did play their real K: Wow! That would be for a sudden shift brother’s [Tahj Mowry] sister on “Smart Guy,” but Keynote Speaker - MarkinLeBlanc, author of my country from war, distrust and death there’s no relation. What else? Yes, my middle name “Growing Your Business!”to peace, love and harmony. is Uhura after Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. And I Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend KW: Are you ever afraid? was probably conceived in a roller skating rink, but I of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop.

Yes I am, but not of what people ordidon’t really want to talk about that. Emcee - John Beddow,K:publisher, Houston narily fear, fortunately.

My fears are all KW: And where did the name Essence Real C Business Journal internal.

I’m afraid of my own self more come K: I from? can’t remember specifically, it was soccer in your youth? than of anything external. mothermoments was convinced just EA: one My of those whensheI was had hava K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most KW:Commission Are you happy? programs Access to Texas Workforce ing a boy, in so my she only with boys’ names. melody headcame andup a discontented, other children.

K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most Thankfully, myfeeling. father came up wrote with anthat. alternative, melancholy I just KW: How have you been received by the elusive things on the planet. I believe that otherwise you’d be interviewing a Jeff Atkins with a American hip-hop KW: Did it emanate at all from your childcommunity? Breakout sessions on Government Contracting, happiness is only appreciated in retrospect. very high voice. hood?

K: Great! You can tell from what’s been Social Media, Marketing, Taxes, Health Care and So, I’m always happy, given that I later find Whyeverything Essence?kinda’ does.

K:KW: I think happening for me. They’ve all been very out that I was.

EA: He explained to mother it’sin a girl, Small Business Financing Everything is kind of shapedthat, by if life gensupportive and showing love for what I do.

KW: How can your fans help you? she’ll be the essence of everything that’s good and eral, so I guess it does feel like my childKW: Where do you think hip-hop is headK: By being understanding of the fact that beautiful in you. hood might have been an influence. But ed?

I don’t make music for them, but that I KW: Aww, how sweet. those things are pretty subconscious.

K: I think it will always go through phas-- 6:00 pm 11:30 make music that’s about my past and about EA: Yeah, that was very nice, but it was also KW: Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient times my most honest internal instincts. They probably the last nice moment between them, beHilton Americas -to Houston to Somalia? would celebrate the body and the physical need understand that more than anything cause they split up shortly thereafter. [LOL] K: Yes, I have many, many memories, for a while, then focus on the mind and the else.

Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but KW: Are you happy? which have impacted my life. spiritual. I think that those phases happen to where the music takes me.

EA: Very, extremely, blissfully so. Even in my KW: Were you listening to a lot of us as well, and hip-hop is one ofRegister the best Now at KW: What has been the happiest moment pain, I’m happy. I like crying. It makes me feel alive.

American music while growing up? barometers of what is happening, because it www.governorssmallbusinessforum.com Challenges, when you’re in a tumultuous situation, of your life?

K: You could live in Somalia forever and reflects the feeling of young people. I see are an opportunity to grow, an opportunity to get K: The birth of my first son. never need music from outside Somalia. my music as following the feeling. closer to God, an opportunity to find and kind of KW: Do you have any regrets?

There are a lot of different styles and a variKW: When you look in the mirror, what do reform yourself, and to figure out what really matters K: I guess I do have some regrets, but ety of musical ideas developing right there. you see?

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KW: What did it mean for you to have K: [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to tribulation, but I find that it is beneficial.

KW: How do you want to be remembered?

Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the find the face of my teenage years. I don’t KW: When you look in the mirror, what K: As someone who was always interested World Cup? know whether it’s like this for everybody, do you see? in walking through life in a positive way K:EA: I used to When get very excited watching but I can’t find it.

Wow! I look in the mirror, whatthe do and in affecting people in a positive way.

World Cup on TV as a child.

So, to have KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?

I see? [Pauses] I see a strong, independent, working KW: Thanks again for the interview, any kind withand thevery World K: It probably would be good if I cooked woman whoofisinvolvement very much in love happy K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour.

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NOVEMBER | DEFENDER SEPTEMBER11-1617,–2010 22, 2010 | DEFENDER 3 They will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the ereddiscuss to be far, far right of AIDS center, Strategy: like toNext be a fly on the Scott, on the other hand, - In what appears to be meetings throughout the week to partnering with thetold National National Steps inwall.” the conference is number of(NNPA) Black conservaan says. ” a racially incendiary Republicans making them almost incompatible But, he added, “If I were Politico he is less willing to join, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, jobs and education, said Cummings.

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Though invited, They will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to J.C. Watts, athroughout Black Republican (NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook.

Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding who Oklahoma from move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, jobs represented and education, said Cummings.

Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT healthcare screenings, panelof discussions, “But“Sister we want all aspects of the community our families, including people.”

1995 to 2003, declined memberrecently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott, president the CBC and Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit.

TheLGBT coalition is the only Page 6 and forums on serious medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be ship.

Sen. Edward Brooke, a Masinto various European nations ★GADDAFI, in an effort to keep Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizasachusetts Republican who served Blackfederal community be Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime that jobs arewill available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. in the Senate from 1967 through Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans - A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenfeatured.

But there will be 1979, was not publicly invited anda supervisor. the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having an application read by Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; particular focus on refused to join technological a CBC boycott of euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immi“There’re advances in the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project including their fight for equality. The ultiHIV/AIDS and Nixon’s bone marPresident Richard State

Gaddafi Remarks on ‘Blackening’ Europe stirs concerns, anger

hiring process” Scott said. “A computer of the scans Unioneach address in 1971 looking for key now application although he criticized the Nixon words and phrases and we want the commuadministration’s approach to the nity to be cognizant of these changes to Black community and civil increase their chances.” rights. continued from 1 also attempt to “The name of thepage groupwill This year’s conference is not the Congressional Black break down the complex new healthcare law that carries a punishment Democratic Caucus, it’s the guidebook. Free through a Cliff-notes-type of upCaucus. to two [And] yearsifinthey state Black go healthcare screenings, panel discussions, prison. back to their founding principles, and forums on serious medical issues in the then these two men Harrison, 54, should has not Black community willbe be welcomed with open arms,” been charged in hiswill offi-be featured.

But there said Republican political particular focus on cial Black capacity, and the allestrategist Raynard Jackson.

But, HIV/AIDS and bone margations do not involve he predicted, even if they were any loss “this to Harris County. admitted, group will make Harris CountyforJudge aStill, hostile environment another Ed Emmett said based he wants Black [Republican] on continued from page them not being compatible in 1their Harrison removed from philosophical leaning.” the job. that carries a punishment by CBC of “Looking upEchoing to twostatements years state at the in imporChairwoman Barbara Lee, Dprison. tance inofanthat position for Calif., Oct.54, 22 article in The Harrison, has not this county, at thisCongresstime, Economist, Maryland been charged in his offibond ratings and all those woman Donna Edwards the cial capacity, and thetold alleAFRO, “If they’re aligned with things, I dothink very gations not it’s involve the interests ofthat working people, important he either any loss to Harris County. particularly African-Americans, be suspended or Judge step Still, Harris County who struggle and they want to Ed Emmett said he wants down in some form or work with us to advance those Harrison removed from fashion,”Scott Emmett said.would interests,” and West the job. theBut, be Harrison welcomed intodenies the caucus.

“Looking at the imporshe added, “What I know of them charges, he is contance of saying that position for and their agendas, it is difficult fidentcounty, his innocence will for this at this time, me to see how that would work be proven. bond ratings and all those [though] it might make for some things, I think very Emmett said if it’s Harrison interesting discussions.” important that he either won’t step by down willingBacked the national Tea be suspended or step ly, he plans Party andsays electedheto office byto down in some form or mostly Scott andis make white surevoters, Harrison fashion,” Emmett conservasaid.

West have decidedly suspended until the the Harrison denies tive agendas, including limited charges saying work their way charges, hetaxes is congovernment, lowered and through the court system. fident his innocence will cuts in government spending. beHarrison proven. wife hasamong also Jackson said that, even Emmett said if Harrison beenranks, charged.

GOP the men are considwon’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is suspended until the charges work their way through the court system.

Harrison wife has also been charged.

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to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime research on how to prevent the spread of this disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and are participating with other Black organizations to get out more attention to the public.”

This year the conference will have at least one workshop focusing on Black women.

“But we want all aspects of the community especially those at a higher risk to be

mate goal is for people to be able to come together and have open and honest discussions.

Said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director of the coalition, “Black communities are in crisis. It’s critical that we support the empowerment of anyone who desires to contribute something positive to rebuilding our families, including LGBT people.”

gration and avoid a “Black Europe.”

Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of European colonial rule and who were made citizens of those nations, would continue to migrate to their “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear means of employment. ★GADDAFI, Page 6

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Moseley Braun considering run for Chicago mayor

By Kathy Chaney Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender

CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said.

The former U.S. Senator was flooded with calls on the day Daley made the surprise announcement that he would not seek a seventh term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run for the mayoral post.

Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first African-American female U.S. Senator said that she is “seriously considering it.”

Braun’s political career spans more than two decades.

After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a

Carol Moseley Braun

Airport contracts continued from page 1

“I think what happened is, we’ve been working on this for three years, even before I came on the council,” said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight votes to win here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth vote won.”

Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust that manages the assets of Johnson. Star is owned by prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza.

To some, it was the direct - some say heavy-handed - involvement of Mayor Tom Leppert that turned the tide. In April, Leppert began his campaign to stop the deals from being approved, calling them too sweet for the incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image as a fair place to do business.

“These contracts, lasting 19 years, would award major portions of our new terminal to the two incumbent concessionaires without having been vetted through the competitive process. This has short-circuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged competitors, including firms owned by minorities, women and emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in an opinion letter.

“I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” Davis said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.”

Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as tenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous recommendation of the transportation committee that the deal go forward.

“They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of

“I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a role... I want to be able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.”

– Dallas Councilwoman Carolyn Davis the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, [and] they’re now going through another remodeling.”

Davis expresses similar feelings.

“We also felt that they had never missed a payment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the question, ‘How much money had these concessionaires given the city of Dallas?’” she said.

The answer to her question soon became evident.

“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of money. If you own a building and you’ve got good tenants, you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick them out because I think I want someone else who is going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said.

“What they were trying to accomplish is encouraging the incumbents to stay through the renovation, and then having space in the new terminal at a rate that was more than what the consultants even recommended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were higher than what [the incumbents] were paying, the incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to match. How is that not fair?”

In another victory for the mayor, three council members on the losing end of the vote eventually crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote

federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was elected state representative the next year. In 1987 she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed.

Five years later, history was made in the U.S. Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term.

She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton administration.

During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomination.

Braun currently runs her Chicago-based company, Good Food Organics, the parent company of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures several products including coffee, food spices, olive oil and tea. She founded the company five years ago.

to put all of the concession space up for bid once the airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made the final outcome appear less racially polarized.

Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped about how they will respond. Through its public relations firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan for the allocation and process for awarding concessions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work with the city staff based on the plans approved by the city council.”

Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached for comment.

For Davis and others, what stands out about the council’s decision is the second-guessing of city staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her three years on the council.

“This has been the only time since I’ve been on the council, that my colleagues have gone against city staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.”

Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they eventually became. Indeed, before the August meeting there was literally no argument since the option to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the June council meeting that voting on the proposal be postponed so that other options could be added.

“There was never an argument. Most of the contracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their investment, with the amount of money they put into that airport.

Shepard

continued from page 1 National Cemetery.

Shepard was an outspoken Democrat who moved to Houston from Louisiana nearly 60 years ago and lived for decades in Acres Home, where she unofficially known as the “Mayor of Acres Homes.”

“Beulah was a woman of guts, purpose and presence,” said state Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. “If she thought it, she said it. She was direct. That was Beulah Shepard. You didn’t have to guess what she was thinking.

She loved politics, she loved the process and she loved participating in the process. If you sought political office, you sought her out. She had the power.”

Shepard enjoyed rare 24hour access to Texas governors and other state and local politicians, and was invited to the White House a few times, meeting at least a handful of presidents, including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.

Shepard, who worked as a constituent liaison for former Harris County Commissioner Squatty Lyons for some 20 years and then Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston for about 10, was gifted at reading people and politics at play. In fact, it was Shepard who convinced Turner to run for political office in the late 80s.

“I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I have no interest in running. To which she replied, ‘You have no idea what you’re interested in.’ She was literally the one who put the idea in my head,’?” he said.

Shepard’s love of politics was evident in her constant efforts to get people out to vote.

“She knew the value of the vote because she had been denied the right to vote,” Turner said.

Shepard's survivors include seven children, 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great children.

By Darrell K. Ardison

AUTO NEWS

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We test droved the Dodge Caliber for a week prior to going on vacation.

Then when we arrived in Buffalo, the Caliber was our first option as a rental car. It seemed like the Caliber was the vehicle of choice.

With a 2.o-liter, four-cylinder engine matched with a continuously-variable transmission, the Dodge Caliber had more enough power to transport us everywhere we wanted to go.

The cargo space was more than adequate, and we travel large.

Between my wife and daughter, we travel with everything except the kitchen sink.

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We drove the 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown from Houston to Austin for the annual high school baseball state tournament without incident. In fact, we enjoyed our drive, with smooth riding on I-10 leading up to Highway 71 into the state capital.

My partner, Big John, mentioned that there was no road noise and the car handled like a mid-sized sedan. This is a vehicle that lists for less than $20,000.

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The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown is a crossover vehicle waiting to happen.

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Big John told me this is a vehicle for college students starting out or newlyweds getting out of the starting gate.

I tend to agree

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Both Brown, players below took are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. the world’s dominant Matt Schaub is aa Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass#72 andand create running lanes All-American offensive Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them.

What a gamble by coming Pro-Bowl who canFoster. pass with theI’m best of them.

What for runningQB, back Arian Well, pleased to report Photos courtesy of the Texans tackle Charles Smith anchors Photos courtesy of the Texans we were unsure unsure ofthewas was ifwith the flying revamped offensive line to Texas Southern to we were of if the revamped offensive line the O-line passed test colors, for at least the Tiger line, the backbone of #1 Right Right guard guard Antoine Antoine Caldwell, Caldwell, above, above, (college (college photo) photo) and and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 #1 could move folks around in the trenches and provide play football at a time could move folks around in the trenches and provide week one. the Tiger offense.

Duane Brown, Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack.

Duane Schaub withknow enough time to pass pass and create create running lanes when the programbelow are key components of the Texan new rushing attack.

Schaub with enough to running lanes Now we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, for running back Arian Foster.

Well, I’m pleased to report was at rock bottom. for back Arian I’m pleased report but running it traditionally has Foster. been anWell, air based attack.toAgainst the Colts, O-linethey passed the test testthe with flying offense, colors, for at least least Now they stand on the the O-line passed the with flying colors, for at introduced balanced which fea- last at linebacker as a what we learned week one. cusp of a new era in Texas freshman. The Tiweek tured one. the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a what year.

We believe Now we we know know the Texans Texans can can score score points points in bunches, bunches, Southern football, consisNow the in gers lost all eleven the coaches tell us, record-setting afternoon. but it traditionally has been an air based attack.

Against tent winners and a chance butConsider it traditionally hasArian beenFoster’s an air based attack.

Against of those games and we trust that this: RB 231and rushing yards on our for the conference crown, the Colts, they they introduced the balanced balanced offense, which fea-do their the Colts, introduced the offense, which feaWilson was fired teammates will 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff this year! tured the running running of Arian Arian He Foster and the the outcome was tured the of Foster and was aa us at the end of the jobs, which allows Weekend in NFL history. recorded theoutcome first 200-yard For linebacker Dejuan season. record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. to make rushing performance in franchise history.

Fosterplays.” rushed Fulghum, the choice was Consider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s 231125 rushing yards on the this: Foster’s 231 rushing yards on After a win-less The fact forConsider 191 yards theArian second half and yards in that the not a particularly difficult 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff season, the Killeen, program come so 33 carries (threeHouston’s TD’s) were second-most on has Kickoff fourth quarter.

257therushing yards represented one. Considered underWeekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard Texas native far during his tenure Weekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team hissized for his position, rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed resisted the urge at Texas Southern has rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed tory.

Dejuan didn’t necessarily forIt’s 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the to leave TSU, but Dejuan thinking of the for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the been said over and over again that in order for have a lot of choices. fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented instead strengthened ultimate accomplishfourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must fea“Coming out of high just the secondbalanced 200-yardoffensive rushing performance performance in team hishis resolve to bring winning a chamjust second 200-yard rushing in team histure the a more attack.ment, In other words, school, I wasn’t heavily tory. a winner to Texas pionship. tory. improve rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009.

Charles Smith Dejuana Fulghum recruited. Texas SouthIt’sback been said Foster over and and over again that in inthe order for the the Southern. Wilson’s “We want this bad, It’s been said over that order for Big Arian saysover the again team heard comments, ern saw something in me Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feadeparture ushered in especially me,” Fulghum schools, facttheir thatline. makes to achieve goals this season, they must feawhile, we’ve kind of laidTexans especially his aoffensive that nobody else did,” ture“We’ve moreheard balanced offensive attack.

In other other words, the Johnnie Cole regime confessed. never Dejuan beam with pride. aa more balanced offensive attack.

In words, down a foundation for a ture this whole offseason about how“I’ve our run Fulghum recalled. “They improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. and the program has been won a championship a“The rushing game shows that abysmal in 2009. winning tradition,” #44 improve game wasn’t asranking efficient last was year simply and how if we had a run on were the only college that Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, moving in the right direcany level.

No state just we’ve come back Arian Foster says the and teamcould heardhave the comments, explained. “It feels great Big game, wehow couldfar have done this done that,”chamoffered me a full scholarespecially his offensive line. tion ever since. Now in pionships, no conference as unit the last line. few hisinoffensive to be in contention for especially ship. I always appreciated “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how our run his final season, Fulghum titles, so it’s really years,”heard Dejuan this said. whole offseason★TEXANS, about how Page our run the crown this late in the “We’ve 6 somethat they believed in me.” game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run has a chance to be part of thing that I’m shooting for is on the season.” game“Everyone wasn’t as efficient lastsame year and how if we had a run Recruited by former game, we could have done this and could have done that,” something special, bringand we control our own This have is our second Fulghum is the focal game,page. we could done this and could have done that,” Tiger head coach Steve ing a championship to destiny.” year in the system under point on a Tiger defense Wilson, Fulghum got to ★TEXANS, PageSmith, 6 Cleburne Street.

For Charles Coach Ramsey (Kevin, that is currently rated ★TEXANS, Page 6 experience the entire spec“For the guys that Fulghum’s teammate on defensive coordinator) #2 in the nation among trum of college football. have been here for a and we are building on all NCAA Division IAA H TSU, Page 6 He started eleven games

Charles Smith, Dejuan Fulghum stick with the program

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H.S. Football Games of the Week H.S. Football Games of the Week

By Darrell K. Ardison

Tradition prevails in football playoffs DEFENDER

Several Houston area high

By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot DEFENDER DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their third game of the season still Several Houston area high high Several area seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected totoearn earn spot schools spot After projected advancingto the aaClass in the playoffs went into their in the playoffs went into their 4A state semifinals last year, third gameDawson of the the was season still third game of season Pearland onestill of seeking that first victory. seeking that first victory. those schools after losing to After advancing to the theSprings Class After to Class Class 5Aadvancing stalwarts Clear 4A state semifinals last year, 4A state semifinals last year, and Conroe Oak Ridge.

Pearland Dawson was one of season due to some major ByPearland Darrell K. Ardison Dawson was one DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) of those schools after losing to losses with graduation on How do high school those schools after losing to Dawson broke into the winClass 5A stalwarts Clear Springs our offense. football teams establish a Class 5A stalwarts ning column with aClear 28-0 Springs victory and Conroe Oak Ridge.

“As we head into the tradition in their respecand Conroe Oak Ridge. 4A powon the road at perennial DAWSON (1-2) vs.

NIMITZ (1-2) postseason, our defense is tive programs?

They DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) led erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles Dawson broke into the windoing some great things,” qualify for the postseaDawson broke into the Steve win21-0 at halftime behind ning column with a 28-0 victory Miller said.

“We’ve seen son year after year. ning column three-yard with a 28-0TD victory Orisakwe’s run, some breakdowns now and on the road at perennial 4A powNo school epitomizes on road at11-yard perennial 4A powTrethe Oliver’s scoring run then, but overall we’ve that mantra more so than erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles led erhouse TheTD Eagles and an Dayton. eight-yard run led by played ran well the Jack Yates Lions.

21-0 atJones. halftime behindTDSteve Steve 21-0 at halftime behind Payton A 40-yard pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby.

Herephysical, they faced to the football and created When Yates goes into Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Orisakwe’s run, Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. from Garry three-yard Kimble to TD Randall some things.

This time first-round playoff action Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Tre Oliver’s scoring was run Weeks in the11-yard third quarter of theinyear you want this week, theeight-yard Lions will and an eight-yard TD run by he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins and an by the only scoring in TD the run second the 2010 sea- to play good defense, be making their 34th Payton Jones.

A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby.

Here they faced Austin (dark uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 this week Milby. Dayton Here they facedhave Payton half. Jones. A 40-yard TD pass non-district schedule to help pre- to added twotoadditional scoresagainst to sonrival opener, couldn’t great play from the special consecutive trip to the from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory.

Scarborough last weekdown in a 50-0 from Garry Kimble to Randall pare DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half teams and be executing on postseason – the longest Weeks in the third quarter was Weeks in the third was line. “You have to get through would never relinguish.

The Eagles look quarter to continue turnovers despite rushing for 178 offense.” current streak in Texas the only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seathe scoring in the purposefully settoup tough Garner 164 to yards and 3yards loss in to the Elkins in the 2010 seatheironly winning ways thissecond week he some tough games getabetter,” Milbyrushed will befor trying get into game’s first 24 minYates, 8-2, closes high half. school football. half. non-district scheduleisn’t to help help pre- added added two additional scores of to son son opener, Dayton Dayton couldn’t to preadditional scores to couldn’t when they take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, outfour the regular season by Over the past three DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down down the the give give SFA an advantage advantage they overcome overcome four first-half DAWSON an they Nimitz. VS. TheNIMITZ Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the first-half tables in sweeping through the Disdecades, a number of The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 Thefirst Eagles lookweek to continue “You to get through would never relinguish. for 178 their win last by rally- line.

AUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman turnovers the seconddespite half. rushing Senior quartertrict 21-4A schedule (6-0) othertheir Houston prep their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 minwinning thisroad week to get better,” Milby will be trying get into yards in the game’s 24 mining from behindways on the to some Thistough is angames old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive widetoreceiver back Quandre Diggsfirst (91 yards on after suffering close losses football programs have when they they take13-9. on Nimitz Aldine Wells Wells said.

“There isn’t an easy easy the win win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of utes. utes. when take on Aldine said. isn’t an column the of defeat Conroe ry game so“There you can throw the the Sergio have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard to Bay City and Madison emerged as perenNimitz.

The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals.

Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables tables in Nimitz.

The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals.

Buffs’ Angleton the in trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to capturned a 53-yard, 15-play in the early stages of the nial powerhouses such their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quartertheir first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quarterminutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give Yates players celebrate a victory over Houston Sterling.

2010 season. as Katy, North Shore, ing from when behind Torian on the the road road to to This This3-0 is an anafter old-fashioned rival- and and dimunitive widepossum receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards yards on on ing from behind on to is old-fashioned rivalwide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 quarter Amos demolishing Thedimunitive Wildcats played in back his team a 17-10 edge.

Miller isone-yard in his third Spring Westfield, The 13-9. defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a defeat Conroe Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it again as head coach folWoodlands, Lamar, trailed 9-6 withHightless than two records outMustangs’ the window. window. team primed for we’d confrontation. sneak to cap capseason 53-yard, 15-play Fair ISD schools. coach is arguably best like to see this trailed 9-6 with less than records the team primed for confrontation. to aa 53-yard, 15-play pass from Flavies Heffner at two the Stadium.out quarterback In the the opening 12 minutes, the atsneak in the fourth quarter. lowing more than 25 years ower,minutes Madison, Eisenhowremaining in the the gamefourth SFA Davis has match chancethree to improve improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs.stage ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in Jackson, the third third who quarter to give give Yet nobody can team to ever play in the(2-1) the seasondrive isRyan minutes remaining in fourth SFA has aa tossed chance to ANGLETON vs.

ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) in the quarter to 1:58 mark to provide Casey touchBroncos dictated theof game’s rushed for as an assistant football er, Cinco Ranch, Pearland, longevity Yates Lone improvement fromhis week quarter when Torian Torian the Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats Wildcats played possum in his team aa 17-10 17-10 edge. edge. quarter Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The played possum in team winner. when downthat passes and ran forStar twoState. tempo and jumped out to an early coachwere at his mater.

Brenham, Deer Park, La touchdown has enjoyed.

The 1985 The Lions’ tradition to week,” said Yates head hauled in a 65-yard Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats at alma it again again hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8“Teams that fare Porte,pass La from Marque, Me★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6 well championship continues in opening Ronaldthe Miller.

Flavies Heffner HeffnerYates at the thestate Stadium.

Mustangs’ quarterback quarterbackto thrive In the the openingcoach 12 minutes, minutes, the in the the fourth fourth quarter. quarter. pass from Flavies at Stadium.

Mustangs’ In 12 in morial, Beaumont West was led by the Houston’s Ward. dictated “Wethe thought our defense 1:58 mark mark to to provide provide the the squad game-thatCasey Casey Davis tossed three three touch-Third Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who who rushed for forPage 6 1:58 gameDavis tossed touchBroncos game’s Ryan rushed H PLAYOFFS Brook, Klein ISD and Cylate Luther Booker as head “The biggest thing would have to carry us this winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dawson coach coach Eric Eric Wells Wells said said more more while while running running back back Tavares Tavares 10-0 10-0 advantage. advantage. After After aa tough tough 88Dawson ★H.S. FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, Page Page 6 6 ★H.S.

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eight seasons before joining the Houston Texans in the 2002 page 5said. “I’d muchdraft. ratherHe bewas in that and not necessarily acontinued quarter- from Miller expansion the situation as opposed to playing you’rehisgoing to roll over. back,” Miller said. “But he gave us done.” first Proteams Bowlerthat in Texans Continued from page 5 Once Berry you’re in theand playoffs, a different story, so playa chance. Now he’s back at home Born in Corpus Christi, tory, officiallyit’s retired as a earned a spot on the UIL AllTexan on July 29, 2010.

Glenn ing competitive games down the stretch gets you ready as a receiver. in the playoffs are the ones Time Texas High School also played for the Dallas for the playoffs,” Miller said.

“The biggest thing about that play physical and have Football Team after a stellar Cowboys in 2005.

Other schools from the Houston Independent School Tevon is that he’s a hard worker Beall success is the Man running the football,” career at Paris High in East A native of Temple, “Mean” District that have qualified for the postseason include Lathat loves to catch the football.

What happens when you he said. “We’re working on Texas. He went on to star at Joe Greene led North Texas mar, Madison, Bellaire, Booker T. Washington, WheatHe’s going to make a 100-percent blistergetting an opponent for a to where we want to Southern Methodist, where he State to a 23-5-1 record from ley, Kashmere, Austin and Waltrip. effort to catch everything thrown careerbehigh 195 yards rushing in both areas.” was an All-Southwest 1966-68 and was a consensus into the final week the regular season, five his way. The same way you see pick in 1954 Going on just 19Quarterback carries. You’re Conference and All-America pick inof 1968.

He Rashad Houston area Class 5A schools were ranked in the Ashim in the game is the same way was named to SMU’s Hall of was enshrined in the College named C-USA Offensive Jackson, fullback Ricky JackBy Max Edison sociated Press Top 10 state poll.

The list included Katy he practices.

That’s the kind of kid Fame earlier this year.

Berry Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Playerson of and the Week and that tailback Tradarius DEFENDER caught 631 passes for 9,275 Greene was selected by the (2), The Woodlands (4), Cinco Ranch (5), Klein Collins that he is,” Miller said. honorLimbrick was bestowed on talcomprise the bulk Yates fullback Ricky Jackson (44) and head yards and 68 touchdowns from Steelers (8) and Lufkin (9). with the fourth overall Yates ended the regular seaentedof Cougar Jr. running the Yates rushing attack. In coach Ronald Miller cover a few points.

1955-97 for the Baltimore pick in thethe 1969 NFL Draftof andthe Brook ell, it’s first game season,(13) but North Shoreonly (11) and Beaumont West son with a winner-take-all district back aBryce Beall. 30-0 victory over late-season Colts. He was inducted into you have playedto13beseasons as about the most excited the way the fightnarrowly missed the list. championship game against Stephen Beall scored Sterling, three touchHouston the trio combined for 173 of the the Pro Football Hall of Fame in’ Texans feared dismissed member of their the famed old were nemesis, the Indy PhotosMiller courtesy of the Texans F. Austin High School. welcomed the challenge Brenham“Steel (2) and El Campo (10) selected in downs tying 178 a career best and team’s rushing yards and two touchdowns. in 1973.

Curtain,” winning four there was a sellColts, last weekend at Reliant.

Of course, Arian Foster has been the major benefactor of the Texans new offensive scheme. because in years past, the Lions closed out the regular the Class 4A state poll.

Friendswood fell out of the state receiver Tevon Robins added touchrattled offSenior runs ofwide 43, 35 and Bradley, nicknamed “Super Super Bowls and playing in 10 out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of season with less than competitive opponents. rankings after suffering a recent 21-20 setback to Santa Bill” for his ability to play Pro Bowls.

He was named to down of four and 54 yards from backup 31 yards in receptions helping Houston the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans for championships. why you show Fe. The had ateam chance tie the game with eight thatlatter first was down. won play one game, but it’s importantThat’s to seemingly every position well,Mustangs the All-Pro eightto times, quarterback an When acro- times get “You to a 54-24 win overMaurice UTEP inWhite. The hope will be their firstinvisit to the playoffs. start the season off on a positive note.” tough, we want to be a unit you can quarterbacked Palestine High to including five first-team nods, up week after week,” Miller said.

“We want to come and seconds remaining regulation, but missed the extra batic Randy Moss-type effort at the goal line. the conference opener. continued from page 5 You also have be named enthused at the intensity level the count on, whatever running play itplay is, good Against the Colts, the Texans had a the 1964 3A state champiandtowas Defensive football. point.

OUCH! Out of necessity, Texas Bowl Announces Class Robins had to play quarterback Foster said. “We heard those whis- inside or outside.”

15-play scoring drive the third quar-you can onship.

He played collegiately Player of quite the Year in 1972has and team displayed, which frankly been somewhat “It’s always good ininHISD when play comGet out and enjoy a high school football playoff as a sophomore.

The Texas Bowl ter that consumed 7:57 minutes. pers all offseason and you try to shake Fellow line mate left tackle Duane at the University of Texas, 1974.

Greene was named to underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team petitive teams the last few games of the regular season,” game. was athlete weechoes had atthethe time “We’re Drives like that bring smiles to the Committee recently them, but“He that wearsthe youbest down after that Brown sentiments. where he was a three-time the NFL’s 75th takes theletfield. Normally, the Anniversary outcome isAllvery predictable, announced the 2010 class awhile. You can do oneofof two a young group in the offensive line faces of the defensive players, espeterman, moving from quarterTime Team in 1994 and is a a big fat loss. things.Bowl You Gridiron can either let it get to you and we wanted to make a statement cially linebacker DeMeco Ryans. back to defensive back, and was member of the Pro Football Texas No, this wasHall a different groupofof fightin’ Texans. On “It fires us (defense) up to see the or let it get in you and a team captain in 1968. of Fame Class 1987.

Legends presented byI feel like it got with our play,” Brown shared. “We defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his in us. We going to try to contin- want to dictate the outcome of the offensive line push people off the Bradley was drafted by the Moses, a Houston native, letchampions, the PV Panthers.

Wrangler andareCavender’s “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. ue that moving forward.” game with our play. We’re a young ball,” Ryans said. “That’s what I like Philadelphia Eagles in 1969 and tered“We for the University of see them (Panther players) a lot.

Boot City, which includes Even potential All-World defensive end often Marioyou Williams Foster also from loves the old-school fla- Continued unit overall, but we’repage coming togeth- to see, our offense just dominate and was a three-time All-Pro selecTexas inbe 1960 and 1961.how Continued page 5 from 5 You’d surprised see players Pro Football Hall of Famers vor that a power running game gives er at the right time. We know if we put run the ball down their throat. That tion before retiringcame in 1977.

Playing both ways atjust the that. offenready to dominate, and did with their rings (championship) on and it reRaymond Berry Joe to Vince hasand expanded the offensive side of#23 thewill ball, you. Young a body on someone, findthe a circumstancmeans when we go back on the field Bradley is a memberThe of the sivethe andsquad, defensive posi-yours truly simply real key ally for thatend made inspires you to achieve our goals,” Smith Greene, former University of steak.

Last week, the former we’re It gives us extra juice to “It’s a different feel. You wear the es seam andaget something positive.”

Texas High Schoolgiddy Football, tions, Moses led the Longhorns were little different, but was no lessfresh. a leap with joy,admitted. was the way the vaunted “Iduring knew I 1961 had toTexan get a offense ring. We saw Texas defensive In addition to aggressive play by the go out there and do what we have to defense down andstars like said, it’s a test of faith.

University of Texas, in receptions the Madison standout andIBill LongSmith transferred from Temple Uniperformed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson them ov erwas spring break, me andisa one lot of of my of wills,” #23 opined.

O-line and and was powerful running by do.”

Philadelphia Eagles and Texas season and a consensus Bradley and Bob Moses, and the versity horn legend opened the“Running Vince one of Coach Johnnie Cole’s the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub a With the Washington Redskins next footballSteakhouse is old fashioned.

It’sat just you Foster, the third member of the rushSports Halls of Fame.

All-Southwestand Conference teammates I calledpick.

Coach Whiteis(Brian, Aldine native, Texas A&M Young located first recruits.

Pro-Bowl QB, asst. who can pass with the best of them.

What up on the schedule, Leach cautions against them and they know you are ing trinity is fullback Vonta Leach.

Glenn starred in the Lone At the end of that year, he was coach) right after I saw them and I said star and Photos courtesy of the Texans 301 San former Jacinto Houston Boulevard, “When I first hereblowing it was kind wehiswere of was if the offensive line was the lead got blocker, that of the team will not be over configoing to run. We know we’re going to Leach Star State for nearly entireunsure selected as the Outstanding coach, we’ve gotrevamped to win a championship.”

Texan Aaron Glenn. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 between 3rd and 4th streets I wentatfrom a losing program to another run. It’s just whoever is going to step rough. up linebackers the point of attack on dent. playing career. He was amove four- folks Defensive Player in thetrenches 1962 could around in the provide Add Dejuan Fulghum to theand list of Tiger’s motiBowl Gridiron Brown, below are key components of thea Texan new rushing inupTexas Austin.

I didn’t lose faith, it actually “We know we’re good football mostDuane ofprogram. the key gains by Foster.

Make and make a play.” losing yearattack. letterman at Aldine Nimitz Cottontime Bowltowhen he ledcreate a Schaub with enough pass and running lanes vated by the Panther’s jewelry.

Legends presented by The restaurant is a no mistake aboutharder it, Leach loves the team,want so we don’t want to get too high Drafted in 2009 as a center in the made before moving on for to Navarro defensive effort that shutI’m down me work because I didn’t running back Arian Foster.

Well, pleased to report “I firstOle saw their ring this summer when I Wrangler and Cavender’s partnership between Young has set- tophysical after one big win,” #44 cautioned. third round, Antoine Caldwell style ofthe offense.

College, where he earned Alla vaunted Miss passing go through same thing twice,” Smith the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least attended the SWAC football Boot City individuals “It’s a beautiful feeling to be able to “We’ll keep working hard because the tledAustinites in asare theall team’s starting right explained.

Conference and All-American attack in a 12-7 victory, givingmedia day,” Dejuan and Phillip Brown, “I saw guys like Dejuan Fulghum’s week one.

“One of the guyshisinterviewing me had the guard.

Heserve explains the prevailing pound the ball, even when the opposi- Redskins are next on the schedule and honors as a sophomore. Glenn recalled. head coach Darrell Royal who will as the restaumade a significant con- atti- work ethic after they had gone 0-11 and it the Texans score bunches, tude within line and how tion knows we intend to run the foot- they will be tough at home. We know played his junior andNow seniorwe know first bowl win. can Moses was PV championship ring on.points He hadinthe mic in my rants Executive Chef,of and tribution to the theoffensive game footinspired me and the other players that came but itwhere traditionally has been an air based attack.

Against our goal for this season.

We think we it leads to success running the football,” Leach beamed.

“It wears a seasons at Texas A&M, named to the 1960’s All-Decade face with the ring on his finger, flashing it in my face. his wife, Laura McIngvaleball in the state of Texas, in.

I actually learned lot coming from myare teamthe balanced offense, which fea- it that a playoff team. We just need to go ball. defense down when you akeep he was a two-timethe All-Colts, they introduced Team and was inducted into the made Seeing it up close and personal we want Brown. either at the high school, colbrought in aalotout of there talent “We’re trying to change the mental- mates. at them Coach like that.Cole I think it also sends and prove it every week, one Southwest Conference Longhorn HallFoster of Honor inthe outcome was a turedpick theand running of Arian and much more.” is legiate professional level.group,” and game at ahard, time. The Redskins are next ity. “Austin Weor want to my be asecond physical message to other on our a 1993 All-American.

Glenn 2001. Moses was a founding it made me teams believe thatschedif we worked record-setting afternoon.

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Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard with remarkable line. said Texas Bowl business executive Smith, a native of Largo, Maryland, also rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed people Phillip and Laura “We (O-line) are a very tight knit group. We director Heather Houston. chronicles the fact that his decision to come to for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the Brown, a dream stayedtend hereto over theopponents whole summer and worked out.

“Each ofisthese fivecome men left The Tigers give a yards on 33 carries, including TD runs Texas Southern was the ultimate leap of faith fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented true,” VY said.

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Signature dishes inBrazoswood, Angleton head coach weapons against IKE, including quar- against Madison as the Marlins deficit to Seven Lakes and then roared back with 15 fourth clude, Perfect 10, awhich Finis Vanover said his team may have terback Bruce Reyes (209 passing received rushing touchdowns from quarterThe points to secure 36-35 win.    is 10 ounces of American yards, two TDs) receivers Jalen Malone Demarcus Willis and Victor Gibson to found itself.

Apparently a 35-20 deficit to Alief Taylor in the Vikings’ Wagyu (a tribute to Young’s   a bunch of young men decid- (four receptions, one TD) and Jacolby secure a 17-7 victory.

“It was third game of the season wasn’t enough to get their attenHouston’s high its school   Yates first-year starting quarterback ing what happened at the end of last Cunigan (three receptions, two TDs) tion asnumber), Dullestop suffered first loss of the season (35-27). jersey Pork Belly            volleyball teams continued Rashad Jackson threw for 121 yards with running back Dylan Harvey year and in the opener against along braised and deep fried and a ETC.          and     rushing yards, two TDs). a touchdown against Madison.

Friendswood wasn’t going to happen (32 theirInwinning ways recently.

Wagyu Beef Burger with a a battle of the top two-ranked Class 4A football teams          Wheatley was limited to 144 total Vanover said. “I think you saw West Brook led by 27 points at interClass division,

By Darrell K.again,” Ardison made from scratch bun.knocked off No. inInthethe state, No.5A 2 Aledo 1 14-  Lake Travis       yards against Westbury as the Rebels mission en route to a 42-21 victory over that new team come out in the second top-ranked Woods DEFENDER 10 toThe snap aCypress 48-game winning streak. The three-time modern restaurant,  the  Eagles. prevailed 28-6. The Wildcats’ lone half and we got after some folks.”  defending 4Aaccents Division I champs beaten by the defendswept District 17-5Aseats foes with copper 360 were      score came  on a  63-yard  pass from Elsik jumped out to a 21-0 advantage Katy is coming off a bye week after  ing 4A Division IIthan champions. shy of Houston area high Cy-Fair Cypress Falls toTravis was Several  one win people, isand more 8,000         Xavier Howard to William Jackson. over Fort Bend Marshall and held on to opening the season with convincing tying Southlake state for consecutive  improve to 26-1 on the seaschoolsvictoprojected win to earn spotBynum rushed for 316 wins square feet and Carroll’s features $20 record  over North Shore and Alief Taylor.

21-14.aJerry ries.   playoffs          son. in the went into their $40 steaks and entrees.         No. twotime Klein Oak, in 22-2, third game of the season still Next you’re the      defeated Cy-Fair seeking that first victory. state capital, stopto bywin andthe supinstances, these are Africans who were made   Italian,        Kingwood After advancing to the Class port VY. Tournament chamBritish and French citizens under colonization,” Ali,  continued from page 3 pionship.

4A state semifinals last year, Ailing Rockets 58,  said.         TO     “Tomorrow might no longer be European, “These men and women or  their parents have   Cy Woods currently Pearland Dawson was one of NOTICE Now thatisEurope the Houston      and even Black, asinthere to  fought in European wars on the side of England, CONTRACTORS ranked No. three the those schools after losing to Rockets have finally bro-are millions who want Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to  come in,”the Gaddafi reportedly news 5A stalwarts Clear Springs France, Germany and Italy, and now that their own  coaches’ state 5Acolumn, poll whiletold a European Class ken into win Greater Southeast Management District  agency. “We don’t know what will happen, what will lands have been stripped of natural and material will be received at 5445 Almeda, #503,         Klein Oak jumped to No. and Conroe Oak Ridge. they’ve now got major injury Houston, TX 77004, until 3:00 PM, Friday,  be the reaction of the white and Christian Europeans wealth – often by these Europeans – they have no          October 1, 2010. Bids will be publicly             problems in the back court. five.

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NIMITZ (1-2)  opened and read at 3:30 PM on Friday, faced with this influx of starving  and ignorant place to go. It seems ironic that the same paternalis       1, 2010 for furnishing all labor,       October      Mercurial point guard Aaron ranked schools include Katy Dawson broke into the winAfricans. tic governments who subjugated them because they materials, equipment, and incidentals, as            required, for the construction of Riverside Brooks has been sidelined for at No. 11 and No.if 15 The will remain ning column with a 28-0 victory We don’t know Europe an advanced were Hospital Area Streetscape Improvements  ‘child-like’ now wish to disown their child-citproject (sidewalk reconstruction and  four weekscontinent for whatordoctors Woodlands. onhapthe road at perennial 4A powand united if it will be destroyed, as izens.”         in  landscaping) Houston, Texas.

CON-       TRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at    Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. pened with the barbarian invasions,” Gaddafi said.

Slowing the migration of Africans to Italy to a have described as a moderMagnolia is the top area erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led           the following locations: (1) Dodge Reports,           Historian Abdulmolsen Ali said that the precarious trickle seems vital to the Italian economy of late.

The             10606 Hempstead Road, Suite 110, Houston, ate to severe left ankle that school in the Class 4A state 21-0 at halftime behind Steve         is European TX 77092;(2) AGC,3825 Dacoma,Houston,TX nature of relations between Gaddafi and leaders of is in another man’s heart, but if the billions he Commission figures estimate that the  occurred on the last play of 77092; and (3) Houston Minority Business poll at No. three with Orisakwe’s three-yard TD  run, Development Ctr, 2900 Woodridge, Suite African countries, those with large seeking annually from each of these countries is pro- number of illegals being denied entry at Libyan  the first half ofBrenham last particularly Saturday Friendswood, and Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run 310,Houston,TX 77087. The right is reserved,   fell in 2009 to 7,300 from 32,052 in 2008. Col. Muslim populations, remains influx. In fact, Ali sug- vided, the entire African continent may be able to hands as the interest of the Owner may require, to night’s game in San Antonio.

Barbers Hill falling in line at and an eight-yard TD run by reject any and all bids,and to waive any infor gests that while Gaddafi may speak to racial fears in support itself without European influence,” Ali said. Gaddafi has forged close ties with Italy since a mality in bids received. Plans, specifications Brook’s combined          Austin hopes improve 3-0 this week against rival  Milby.

Here they faced four Stratford Payton Jones.

40-yard pass Gaddafi and bidding documents may be obtained at  orderthrough to injury presssix. these nations is for funds, the monies Italy A has already TD provided with(dark funds uniforms) to friendship treaty to was signed twoto years ago.

It sought the office of the Engineer, ESPA CORP, Inc.,  with back-up point guard          last week 50-0 victory. ranked No. nine and the upstart Kimble intercept to Randall would largely benefit Africans themselves.from Garry have Libyans AfricansScarborough at sea and either to drawin aa line under historic bitterness between 7120 Grand Blvd., Suite 100, Houston, Texas     was     for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 per      77054 Kyle Lowry being “Col. Gaddafi hasishobbled repeatedly wantsWeeks to use hold them in Libya or return them to their respective Libya and Italy, its former  colonial master.

Pearland Dawson No. 11. said he in the third quarter set. Make checks payable to Greater   Southeast Management District. A pre-bid the monies supplied by countries within the countries.

Italy has received sharp criticism for A confidential internal security report from EU with reoccurring back spasms Dawson is 21-6 after registhe only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seaconference will be held at Greater  and border agencies, reportedly leaked to the European Union strengthen and allowing Libyans to detain or deport without proper police Southeast Management District, Dayton 5445 has puta the teamtoin a crunchthe infrastructure tering dramatic comeback half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to opener, couldn’t Almeda, son      #502, Houston, TX on   economies of the The African countries where the illegal screening.   Statewatch whistleblower, said that 900,000 illegal for playmakers. team Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 2:00 win over Deer Park last DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half     PM. It is requested, but not mandatory, immigrants are coming from.

Is it that Gaddafi is “In many instances these Africans have no permisimmigrants were entering the EU every year. now finds themselves relying eachturnovers bidder be represented at the      that      week.

The Eagles prevailed The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. despite rushing for 178          racist against Africans? Maybe. No one knows what sion to be in the country; however, in just as many pre-bid conference. heavily on the20-25, services of un  tough games  19-25, 27-25, 25-10, their winning ways this week some to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 min drafted guard Ishmael 15-12 aspoint outside hitter when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes.

Smith.  Yewande Akanbi led the way Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in       Smith, a Wake Forin the match with 22 kills. their first win last week by rally- AUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY  (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarter  estAfter product, fits the finishing in Rocket the top ing from behind on the road to This is an old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on         mold of smaller playmakers, 10 at the prestigious Pearland defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard     tipping the scale at a mere 6 Tournament last month, trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play            feet.

Hopefully, Smith canthat Dawson is serving notice minutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs.

ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give  take advantage ofwas the no oppor  when      accomplishment quarter Torian Amos to  3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge.  tunity.  fluke. Memo to Rocket GM hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it again   Daryl Morey: Woulditsit20th be too Magnolia earned pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter.   much ask for a taller win oftothe season with apoint 211:58 mark to provide the game- Casey Davis tossed three touchBroncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for   guard, say 25-16, at least25-15 6’4”. I’m 25, 25-10, vicwinner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early   just saying.

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green industry.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them.

A many life-threatening that affects tens of “So people will lung never infection return to the thousands of infants annually will potentially be a major jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. health threat to babies during the next few months not to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changThe CBCifwants Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of JULY 11 – 17, 2010 | DEFENDER monitored closely.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. season in November and that physicians from Texas increasebegins their ability to do the jobs are Children’s Hospital urge parents to be aware the A signs Defender & Texas informed,” Children’s Hospital Alliance available to them.” row of donation.

Scott added. in They orderwill to catch the infection early. be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the RSVFirst is a Aidthe tips: meetings throughout week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National common virus in said Cummings. jobs and education, Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT babies and is the Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only leading cause of Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizahospitalization during that federal jobs are available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. the first year of life. longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans - A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenThe virus, which having an application read by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; causes a serious the doctor if your child has Foundation any of “There’re technological Call advances in the “CBC has an ongoing project including their fight for equality. The ultilung infection, is hiring process” Scott said.these “Asymptoms: computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come the leading cause now scans each application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusn High fever with ill appearance of pneumonia and words and phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. bronchiolitis n Thick nasal discharge nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive in infants. increase their chances.” n Persistent cough orticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiwheeze “While all This year’s conference will get outbreaths more attention to the public.” ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support n also Rapid,attempt difficulttoor gasping babies can contract break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to RSV, those born n Signs of dehydration through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook.

Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding prematurely are n Blue color on the lips, mouth healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” at an increased and forums on serious medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be or under the fingernails risk due to their Black community will be underdeveloped A broken is a crack or break in a bone that is a result of featured.

But there bone will be lungs and an accident or fall.

Signs you might see if your child has a broparticular focus on immature systems,” Michael Speer, kenimmune bone include intensesays pain,Dr. swelling around the injured area, HIV/AIDS and with boneTexas mar- Children’s Hospital. “Nearly neonatologist

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(NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, recently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans into various European nations in an effort to keep Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immigration and avoid a “Black Europe.”

Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of European colonial rule and who were made citizens of those nations, would continue to migrate to their “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear means of employment. ★GADDAFI, Page 6

inability to use the leg or arm, the bone under the skin looking

bent of and sometimes the bone breaking 70 percent children willeven contract RSV during through their the skin.

Following first year of life.”are the things to do when your child breaks a bone: Put a splint on an armmimic or legthose that is A splint The•symptoms of RSV often of broken. the Babiesiswith symptoms of RSV should be taken to see a doctor. anything you can tie to a body part to stop it from moving. A common cold, making it hard for parents to know when continuedrolled-up from page 1 newspaper, magazine or stick may be used asantibodies a RSV during peak RSV season that occurs from uncomfortable and too young to blow his or her own to seek medical care.

Signs of severe RSV that should not splint.

Use something that is hard and solid. thatignored carries by a punishment nose, use a bulb syringe to remove sticky nasal fluids.

November to March. be parents include: persistent coughing or • Never tie the body to the splint so tight that blood can’t move of up to two years in state To reduce the risk of exposure to RSV, Texas “For most otherwise healthy children, RSV usually wheezing; rapid, difficult or gasping breaths; blue to the area. prison.on• the Children’s specialists offer these tips: amounts to little more than a cold,” Speer said.

“For color lips, mouth or under the fingernails; and If you think a leg bone is broken, don’t let your child walk Harrison, • Have family members and caregivers wash hands before at-risk infants, such as premature babies, the health on54, it. has not a high fever. beenRSV charged in hiscontagious • isIce helps tooffireduce pain not put ice consequences right on handling a baby can be very serious.” highly andand canswelling. be easilyDo spread theand skin; instead it in a and towel. cial capacity, the alle- wrap • Avoid being around a baby if you have a cold or fever If a child does contact RSV, there are some things through touching, coughing or sneezing can Leave spreadit on for five or less at a time. Remember R.I.C.E – rest, gations through dominutes notschools involve • Avoid exposing a baby to children with cold symptoms that ice, a parent can do to help. At home, make a child with rapidly and childcare centers.

Older compression (pressure) and elevation (arm or leg is higher any loss to Harris County.

• Keep baby away from crowded areas an RSV infection as comfortable as possible, allow time children may carry the virus with minimal symptoms and than the heart level).

Still, Harris County Judge • Never smoke around a baby for recovery and provide plenty of fluids.

Use a coolbring it •home to younger children and babies.

To prevent Do not give your child anything to eat or drink until you see Ed Emmett said he wants

If your child shows symptoms of RSV, take them to mist vaporizer during winter months to help the child serious RSV-related respiratory disease, at-risk kids can the doctor.

Harrison from see the doctor as soon as possible. breathe Do not wait to takeofyour child to your doctor or A easier and keep the mucus soft. If the child is be given• a removed monthly injection a medication consisting of a clinic. the job. broken bone should be checked out right away.

Whatattothe do importo prevent broken bones “Looking Never leave for a young child alone on a high place, even for a tance of• that position few seconds. This includes sofas, changing tables or this county, at this time, shopping carts. Your child can have a bad fall. bond ratings andcrib all those • Keep rails up to your baby’s chin at all times. things, •I think it’s Do not usevery a baby walker. Your baby can tip over or crash important through that he aeither safety gate.

• Put safety locks on your windows. Your child can open a be suspended or step window and fall down in some form or out. being driven by their parents or Walking, biking or skating to fashion,” Emmett said. ★BROKEN BONES, Page 8 Keep crib rails up to your baby’s chin at all times to prevent dangerous falls. taking a bus. school has a positive and significant Harrison denies the Television watching, computer impact on kids’ physical activity charges, saying he is conuse and video games are sedentary levels but has significantly declined fident his innocence will activities often favored by children over the past thirty years. Children be proven. before and after school. Active Emmett said if Harrison who walk and bike to school have won’t step down willingcommuting is one way to get schoola greater level of physical activity ly, he says he plans to aged children active without it being than those who use other forms make sure Harrison is competitive, scheduled or complicated. of transportation, according to Children’s bones are suspended until the The lack of researchers at Texas growing every day, and charges work their way activity alone is Children’s Nutrition growing bones need lots through the court system. of calcium. a great threat to a Research Center.

Harrison wife has also generation of kids, “We found Milk and dairy foods have lots of calcium and been charged. and there are simple that several factors other nutrients that make ways to improve a contributed to how bones grow strong and child’s health and likely children healthy. Children especialwellness. Mendoza were to walk orly need calcium and other says there is a great bike to school, bone-building materials in Everyone at the table can say what they are thankful for at the holiday meal. need to implement such as parents’milk because their bones are growing. intervention confidence level, One eight ounce glass of VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 47 programs to increase the child’s age, the milk has about 300 milSEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 the number of school’s distance ligrams (mg) of calcium.

Volunteering in your community is beneficial for the community as well as the individuals children who actively from home and Just a few glasses of milk donating their time. commute to school the family’s level can go a long way towards Publisher giving kids the calcium since it may help to of acculturation,” Sonceria Messiah-Jiles improve their overall said Dr. Jason they need each day.

Milk also has other vitaphysical activity Mendoza, assistant Editor mins and minerals that are The simple meaning of Thanksgiving is participants they will be asked to di levels. Both the professor of Von Jiles good for bones and teeth. sourceofof calcium the expression of gratitude and the giving of vulge at the end of the meal the name of regular Pediatrics at One especially important Milk is a greatbenefits and other vitamins that help thanks.

Thanksgiving the person and why they are thankful to physical activity for Baylor College nutrient is vitamin D, Associate Editoris an ideal time to gather children grow up healthy. with family friends and share loveyou andcould do toknow or her.

Have you and ever thought about what thathim really interests you. If you like animals you may the health of youth of Medicine. which helps the body to ReShonda Billingsley more calcium. help those in your community?

One way you can help want to helparound out atthe andinner animal shelter. If you have a A number absorb Children thankfulness together.

Unfortunately, giving • While gathered table, who walk to school have a and its potential to activity greater level of physical Calcium also helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis friend or relative who on hasa situation a medical condition like is by volunteering.

There are many different reasonsallow thanks often gets lost between the planning, each person to reflect reduce the risk of of social and Art Director is a condition that makes bones weak and break more easily.

Getting for you to start volunteering, such as: cancer or diabetes, for example, you might be cooking, football watching and socializing. from the past year and how a family chronic diseases later environmental Carter enough calcium as children can help protect against osteoporosis.

• Cale To help others. interested in volunteering your time for a hospital or To help encourage family traditions, member or friend provided support in life are clear and changes have Although the effects of osteoporosis might not show up until adult• To learn about an activity or organization that an organization that raises money for research. If you Texas Children’s or encouragement. proven in thewhen scientific literature. limited children’s access safe hood, kids to need to get enough calcium they are young to help interests you. offers these ideas: like children, you can volunteer at a school or become Columnist Before the meal begins, around the • Start a Thanksgiving scrapbook with prevent it.

• •Yvette To gain Chargois community servicegohours. a mentor.

Texas Children’s experts places where they can walk, bike table and askaeveryone to sayfelt. what they and friends.

Gofound through pictures, Calcium makes mouth healthy keeps • To overcome loss you have One of the bestfamilyOnce you have the place where you wantand to play. As a result, recommend childrentoo. andCalcium adolescents children arethe whole teeth strong and healthy throughout life.

Even or before baby teeth ways to helpfor yourself a time of loss is toschool volunteer, schedule a time to visit and see if they have are thankful – good in health, the love papers and awards, and trip engage in 60 minutes more of less physically active than they Sports Editors come in, they stay strong and resist decay by taking in calcium. help others. of family members, etc. a spot for youpast thatyear. matches for. and support mementos of the Place what you are looking were daily physical activity, which should generations ago. The trend has Edison Calcium also makes gums healthy. Getting enough calcium as a • •Max To gain perspectivename on life. no better wayagreed-upon If you don’t where to look to Place everyone’s in aThere bowlisand itemsknow in a book along with to find a placechanged be enjoyable, developmentally from most children riding Darrell K. Ardison young adult may help prevent gum disease later in life. Calcium to understand your blessings than to help people volunteer you can go to www.volunteermatch.org to make sure each person selects a name everyone’s thoughts and comments. Add appropriate and of various types. bikes or walking to school to now in need. find the volunteer spot that is right for you! ★MILK, Page 8 before not reveal names.

How do dinner. you startDo volunteering?

The firstTell step is toto the scrapbook each year.

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Shepardin was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was disease Democratchildren who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 infants,

during this holiday season Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender

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Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. years ago is and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. the 60 For infants, greatest concern congenital decades in Acres Home, may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. According heart lesions. to cardiologists at where she unofficially known Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand Texas Children’s Hospital, the problem with as the “Mayor of they Acresmay Homes.”

The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton heart disease in infants is that appear Drinking hot cocoa, baking holiday “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. entirely well and cannot vocalize complaints. treats, snuggling by a fire, burning pumpkin guts, purpose and presence,” Children’s offers eight of the more During the 2004 U.S. presidential Texas election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh spice candles and hanging Christmas lights said state Rep. common signs of heart disease in infants.Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomiare popular holiday traditions enjoyed Turner, D-Houston.

• Poor color with skin tone appearing gray, “If she for the mayoral post. nation. by many families in Houston but can thought it, she said She was pale, purple exhibit Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- or blue. While most babies it. be dangerous for young children. Texas direct.

That was African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parentintermittent company blueness of hands, lips and feet,Beulah Children’s Hospital provides tips to help Shepard.

You visible didn’tinside have to cyanosis is a blue or purple color she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures parents keep their child safe from scalds guess what she was thinking. the mouth Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices,and over the core of the body and and burns this holiday season.

She the loved politics, extremities hands and feet.she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company fivealong with decades.

Two out of three burn injuries to the process and she loved par• Difficult or rapid breathing, consistently Carol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. children are scalds from hot water, coffee ticipating the process. and all the time. (Babies ofteninhave “periodicIf you and other liquids. Young children have sought office, you breathing,” which is normalpolitical – they breathe thinner skin, so they are burned more easily sought herbreathe out. She quickly and then seem not to at all.)had the than adults. Since children are small, a cup power.”

• Noisy breathing to put all of the concession space up for bid once the of hot liquid can harm a large portion of Shepard enjoyed rare 24• Sweating body while feeding, airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made all over the continued page 1 their bodies. Afrom child who is exposed to a hot hour access to Texas governors even in a cool environment. the final outcome appear less racially polarized. liquid at 140 degrees Fahrenheit only “I think what happened is, we’vefor been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a other stateonand • Poor feeding or and refusal to eat a local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped three seconds can have third-degree burns this for three years, even before I came on the councians, and was invited to the consistent basis. about how they will respond.

Through its public relarole...

I want to be able to say that he did it and require Carolyn care in the hospital. cil,”will saidprobably Councilwoman Davis, who voted House a in few and height growth spitetimes, of tions firm, Hudson would only disclose,• Poor “At weight this gainWhite Test the temperature of hot liquids by placing in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.” meeting at least a handful of adequate feeding. point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan astaff droprecommendation. on the inside of your before I’ve wrist always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding presidents, • Cannot be consoled.

When theincluding child criesJohn F. concesserving it to children.

Carolyn Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight Safety around a fireplace is very important.

Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, continuously in spite of all efforts to console, to work during coldHorseshoe, days can help votesHot to baths win here at the and the eighth Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. comfort or feed, speak with your physician. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the To help prevent fires, Texas from the oven and stove when turned on and warm little bodies; however it is important vote won.”

Shepard, who worked as a • Recurrent respiratory infections or city council.”

Children’s also back whengarage, the oventhey’ve door is been opened. forHudson parents istopart-owned check the hot heaters by water Giddings and by a trust the away parking through 9/11, suggests parents check for constituent liaison for former asthma symptoms.

Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached potential hazards: and pans the back with the before giving the baths to children.

Make that manages assets of Johnson.

Starsure is ownedPut by pots they’ve beenonthrough theburners remodeling of thethese terminal, Harris Countyin Commissioner For older children, a decrease activity, for comment.

• Extinguish handles facing the back of the stove, making that the thermostat of the water heater is set prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodel- candles before leaving a room Squatty Lyons for some recurrent respiratory infections or asthma, and 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the • Do not overload outlets or surge protectors for a child to grab. Use safety gates at at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or-less. the heavy-handwater it harding.”

To some, it was the direct someIfsay years and then Sen. John poor growth or color may signal heart trouble. council’s decision is the second-guessing of city • Use extension cords sparingly the kitchen doors to keep similar youngerfeelings. children is too hot, turnofdown theTom thermostat edstill - involvement Mayor Leppertand that turned Davis expresses Whitmire, D-Houston for about For children of any age, fainting or chest pain staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her • Replace in a play “We area away fromthat ovens wait 24 hours before you began check his it again. the tide.

In April, Leppert campaign to stop also felt theyand hadstoves. never missed a pay- frayed cords 10, was gifted at reading people due to exertion is worrisome.

Chest pain is an three childproof years on the council.

• Place no-shock, covers on For added protection, install stove latches and When filling the bathtub, run cold water first, the deals from being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesand politics at play.

In fact, it unreliable symptom of heart trouble in children: “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the electrical outlets knob covers and always an ABC fire concessionaires and then water. Check the for water sweet foradd the hot incumbents and bad Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much keep money had these was Shepard who convinced only 15 percent of all chest pain is caused by that myand colleagues • Keep loosecouncil, paper, kindling other have gone against city extinguisher in the in caseshe there is a temperature with your entire hand before as a fair place to do business. given the citykitchen of Dallas?’” said.

Turner to run for political office disease. staff,” said Davis.

“Remember, out of the flammable material away from the fireplace coming heart small cooking fire. putting a child in and always supervise a “These contracts, lasting 19 years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. inindicator the late 80s.

The most reliable of heart disease transportation committee • Keep rugs, newspapers and we voted 10 to 0. Being a homehave fires given occur the during cold child a bathtub as they turn on thetwo incum- Most“They majorinportions of our newcan terminal to the citythe a lot of money.

Lots curtains, of “I told her, ‘Ms. I is family history, including relatives whoShepard, die newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee magazines weather months, whenown fireplaces and space water and scald themselves. bent concessionaires without having been vetted money.

If you a building and you’ve got good away from space heaters have no interest in running.

To before age 50, have cardiomyopathy (heart chair’s]that leadership on what weoff should do, because I • Use space heaters automatically shut heaterstenants, are usedyou thejust most.

Children start most Children love to eat process. holiday treats andshort-cirthrough the competitive This has don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick replied, ‘You have disease) orwhich requireshe cardiac intervention just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field muscle situation.” of the home fires that injure themselves and when overturned often enjoy helping mom or dad prepare the cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged com- them out because I think I want someone else who is no idea what you’re interested an early age.

Davis’ recollections also suggest that theatcouncil’s other children. matches, lighters and • Test goodies the kitchen.

It is important forminorities, petitors,inincluding firms owned by going to Keep give me more or pay me more,’ you tendall to fire alarms around the house ® in.’

She was literally the Texas Children’s Heart Center the at one deliberations weren’t always as they outpaying of sighttenant,” and outDavis of said.

Visit www.texaschildrens.org foras contentiousVisit parents to beemerging keenly aware of everything women and entrepreneurs,” Leppert saidflammable in keepliquids the good who put the idea in my head,’?” www.texaschildrens.org/carecenters/heart for eventually became. meetreach of children.

Any lighters you have is encouragmore tips on caring for your Indeed, child’sbefore the August going on in letter. the kitchen when their child is an opinion “What they were tryingthat to accomplish information. he said. ing there was literally no argument since more the option should be child-resistant. health and safety, with them.

Make sure children are far away “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Davis said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote.

June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the contenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?”

Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.

Airport contracts

By Darrell K. Ardison

AUTO NEWS

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NOVEMBER - 17,–2010 | DEFENDER SEPTEMBER11 16 22, 2010 | DEFENDER

Ardison CBC

Foreclosures

September Stats

process and foreclosure in less than three months.

Moratoriums could have a much bigger Continued continuedfrom frompage page5 1 Continued from page 1 impact in states that have judicial requirements, he Foreclosures Sold in July 1,070 extra for a 7-0 Tigers’ adds. Craft notes that there are 500,000 properties greenpoint industry.

“It’s a big cycle.” advantage.

Foreclosures Sold in August

941 pending foreclosure in Florida, and it takes 578 The Congressional Black Caucus Many experts say foreclosed properties also After Elkins answered days to complete a foreclosure in that state.

Foundation, which funds the legislative conForeclosures for Sale in Sept. 4,778 affect the value of neighborhoods. with a Nick Coffman 33-yard Time will tell if fewer properties will be ference, wants to ensure that the Black com“Appraisers didn’t use to use the forecloShort Sales Sold in July

109 field goal, Travis went up 14-3 foreclosed on in the near term as a result of the munity is aware of the changing job market, sures values because it skewed the values, but when Chris Bobb hauled in a nationwide activity.

Short Sales Sold in August 69 new jobs and how to prepare for them. now they have to use those numbers,” Tatum 60-yard touchdown pass from Foreclosure numbers usually taper off in “So many people will never return to the Short Sales for Sale in Sept. 1,807 said. “With such a large number of postings, Coulter.

November and December, Weaster says, because jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. although not every house will be sold, the local The Elkins offense turned Source: Home Solution Counselors lenders are less likely to foreclose over the holiThe CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of real estate market is going to struggle to absorb in a stellar effort as well. days. ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility thetoincrease in foreclosure inventory.”

Knights’ In Texas, a lender must give a homeowner 20 you some time to get on your feet.”

By Shantella Y. Sherman increase theirquarterback ability to doJake the jobs that are“Distressed sales typically drive down Burkhalter completed 28 of 38 days to bring their payments current afterINFORMER notifyHome Scott Solution Counselors also help dis- SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON available to them.” donation. informed,” added. prices,”row added E.J. Simonsen, President of passes for 324 yards and three ing them they are in default.

If payments are tressed by helping them navigate They will be holding several townHome hall Solution The sessions will “especially include “Beyond Also,homeowners, for the first time in its history, the Counselors, when a touchdowns.

All three TD not made, the lender can take back the property the turbulent waters by providing real estate loss (NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings throughout the week to discuss Strategy: Nextfor Steps roughlyNational one out AIDS of every ten homes saleinisthe conference is partnering with the National passes were to wide said receiver after it has been for foreclosure at mitigation and Coalition foreclosure Libyan leaderposted Colonel Muammar for Gaddafi, jobs and education, Cummings. a distressed Fightsale.

Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice todefense hold anservices LGBT in themove, But if the market can absorb Chance Allen, who had 13 least 21 days. greater Houston area. recently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott, president of the CBC “Sister Speak: them, inand other words they Reducing are sellingHIV/AIDS as fast as in leadership summit. The coalition is the only SinceEuropean most homeowners catches for 177 yards.

“We try Black to helpgay homeowners get their bank tointo various nations inwho an have effortlost to keep Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide civil rights organizathey come in, then everything is still okay. But their properties to foreclosure are 18 months or Kelton Rhine caught a come to the table with an offer to make their house Europe white and civilized.

Gaddafi told Italian Prime that federal jobs are available, but it’sthese no additional Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. distressed home sales will conmore behind in payments, Craft says the current 61-yard touchdown pass from “Many banks Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic examtinue and toAmericans A overall Healthsoftand Wellness more Theaffordable,” goal of thisSimonsen summit issaid. to bring attencontribute to- an residential postponement foreclosures across nation Allen to cap the Tigers’ are offering programs totohelp their customers staythe European Unionof(EU) should pay him the at least 5bn havingWest an application read by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining gays and lesbians; real estate market for Houston.” will only delay the inevitable. third offensive possession of in their house byfight making it more affordable.

We euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immi“There’re technological advances in theThrown including their for equality.

The ulti“CBC Foundation has an ongoing project a lifeline “To me,” he says, “the end result is going to the firstprocess” half. will your bank ensure your ap- gration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiring Scott said. “A computerTatum to increase awareness with on fulltime matestay goalonistop forofpeople to betoable to come has beenAIDs advising her clients the be the same.”

Blake Kidd and Cody plication is reviewed as expeditiously as possible Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, now scans each application looking forbest keyway research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusto deal with foreclosures. She urges Weaster agrees. Any improprieties should be Moncure also provide and in the most favorable light.”

Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of words andwould phrases and we want the commudisease,” Scott said.

“We have a grant from sions. homeowners dealing with the maze of paperaddressed, he says, but the foreclosures are valid. scoring plays for Travis.

Kidd Government Intervention Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of nity to be cognizant of these changes to tothe Centers Disease Control are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive work, make surefor they stay on top ofand their “It doesn’t change the fact that Mr. and Mrs. was the recipient of a 15-yard As mortgage lenders “Black come under intense scruEuropean colonial rule and who were made citizens of increase their chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, communisituation.

Smith haven’t been making their mortgage payTDThis passyear’s from conference Coulter while tiny for their foreclosure practices, will also attempt to“The getfirst out thing more attention the public.” ties are in crisis.

It’s critical that wepinpointing support thethose nations, would continue to migrate to their they (thetohomeowner) ment for eight months,” he says.

Moncure secured a 33-yarder fallout is difficult due to rapidly “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear break down the complex new healthcareshould law doThis year conference will have at least potential the empowerment of anyone who desires changing to is call thethebank and confirm whether Large mortgage companies will be affected for Coulter’s third TD pass of developments in the scope of the means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. they Free have onea workshop on Black contribute something positive to situation. rebuilding sale date,”focusing Tatum said.

“That women. is financially if they are required to re-examine the game.

The attorney generals in all 50 states recently healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” so important because what is happening is the all of their foreclosure documents. And Weaster Rhine iced the victory ★GADDAFI, Page 6 and forums on serious medical issues inbanks the are especially those at a ‘Oh higher risk to be united in an effort to stop any improper mortgage just telling people, no, we’re says it’s unknown how far back a review might with a 41-yard TD run late in foreclosure practices.

Black community will be working on your modification’ but their inforstretch. the fourth quarter.

George Craft, a real estate attorney with featured. But there will be mation has really gone to an attorney and they “This could ultimately bring these big mortPorter & Hedges LLP, says the foreclosure crisis particular focus on do have a sale date.” gage companies to their knees,” he says.

YATES ROMPS OVER AUSTIN is not expected to have a significant impact on the HIV/AIDS and bone marTatum says that the foreclosure sale date is To date, most banks have agreed to comply It was a night to celebrate local market. the first Tuesday of every month. with the the Attorney General, although there the 25th anniversary of Yates’ Craft says Texas foreclosures will not be af“If the bank gives you a date that doesn’t are some holdouts. Regardless, homeowners 1985 state championship team. fected as much as those in other states because of fall on the first Tuesday of the month, then they hoping to hang on to their homes, Simonsen It was also a night to seal anits statutes. Texas law does not require information didn’t understand the question, which is becomsays, should definitely be proactive. continued from page 1 other district football title. on foreclosure documents to be verified or notaing all too common. You can call three times “It’s like anything else in life. You have to Yates did both in style and rized, so many of the issues plaguing other states that carries a punishment in one day and get three different answers,” do an analysis and assessment of where you clobbered Austin 55-0 in the don’t apply here, he says. of up to two years in state Tatum said. “You’ll also want to ask who is the are, audit to see what is wrong and that gives process.

“You probably won’t see much of a slowprison. attorney handling the foreclosure. If the attorney us a game plan on where to go,” says SimonThe Lions (8-2 overall down, if any, in foreclosures in Texas,” Craft Harrison, 54, has not says you have a sale date, you have a sale date. sen.

“Don’t sit there and wallow in your own and 6-0 in District 21-4A) suggests. Texas has a speedy foreclosure process, been charged in his offiThen, the attorneys will work to help you to bad loan or bad interest rates. If you can’t re-fi scored on seven of their first Craft points out, so even if a problem is discovered cial capacity, and the alledelay the foreclosure or they will help you file a (refinance), modify.” nine possessions and never on a particular property, the bank can re-start the gations do not involve restraining order against the bank and that buys looked back. any loss to Harris County.

Still, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said he wants Harrison removed from save money they can have more money to spend on gifts to celebrate will still be a part of most holiday season decorations, Vallots suggests the job. the season,” said Vallot. reducing the number of light strands used and unplugging lights at “Looking at the imporContinued from page 1 Because weather is a controlling factor in approximately 55 night or using timers to turn the lights off automatically at bed time. tance of Emitting that position for lights) instead of traditional bulbs is a Light Diodes (LED “Some people use five or more strands of lights around the house, percent of the total home energy consumption through heating and airthisgreat county, at this way. They may time, be a little more expensive initially but they save conditioning, TXU Energy suggests setting thermostats at 68 degrees on the tree, lining the staircase. Those lights use up a lot of money. bond all they those youratings money and because can last for up to 10 years.” during the winter and even lower when away from the house for more And there’s really no need to keep them on 24 hours,” stated Vallot, things, LEDs I think it’s very are durable, lasting up to 100,000 hours, and conserving who stressed that these small energy saving measures can add up to big than a few hours. In addition, the company recommends consumers important thatthan hetheir either more energy incandescent counterparts. One traditional bulb use a programmable thermostat to turn down thermostats automatisavings. be insuspended or lights step uses six watts. An entire strand of 50 LED a strand of holiday cally and even add an extra blanket for warmth in lieu of turning the Along with cutting down on the number of holiday lights used down some form or lightsinuses only four watts. thermostat higher than 68 degrees. and taking advantage of Texas winters to cook outside as often as postraditional fashion,”“With Emmett said.light bulbs 90 percent of their energy given off is sible, the TXU Energy website also suggests choosing glass or ceramic More weather-related energy and cost saving tips include heat; its wasted energy. the Compared to fluorescent lights that use 25 perHarrison denies installing weather-stripping/caulking and insulation to seal air leaks, pans for the oven since they heat faster than metal pans and allow cent less electricheenergy and don’t give off heat, there is a lot of money charges, saying is concooks to set the heating temperature 25 degrees lower, conserving even cleaning and replacing the furnace filter monthly, lowering the water that his can be saved by making heater temperatures at 120 degrees allowing families to cut water more energy and saving even more money. fident innocence will the switch,” said Vallot.

Vallot focused on alternative cooking methods as well. heating bills without sacrificing comfort, and using ceiling fans on TXU representatives will be traveling across the state during the be proven.

“Using pot or microwave cook when possible are great a slow speed with the fan direction UP during the winter, an act that winter months giving presentations to consumers at churches, schools Emmett saidaifcrock Harrison coststep savingdown alternatives to the traditional stove that can heat up the pushed warm air away from the ceiling and move it around the room and community centers on how to save money on energy bills, espewon’t willingentire house making A/C units work even harder.

And with the nice without creating a cool breeze. cially electric bills, during the holidays.

TXU representatives will be ly, he says he plans to Houston weather, we can even cook outside some during the holiday In addition to the holiday decorating tips, TXU Energy also ofvisiting the Houston area, although the dates and locations had not been make sure Harrison is season,” shared Vallot. fers an online Holiday Lights Calculator, which provides consumers determined by press time. suspended until the Microwave ovens use much less electricity than a stove or oven with the estimated costs of running their holiday lights. The Holiday Though TXU Energy is a for-profit business, Vallot says it is just charges work their way and take less time to cook meals.

Slow cookers, such as crock pots, can Lights Calculator can be found at http://www.txu.com/holidaycalcugood business to share every-saving ideas with consumers. through the court system. cook a whole meal for about 17cents worth of electricity. lator.

“First, we do it because we believe in helping and educating the Harrison wife has also Vallot is a proponent of using non-electric decorations such as TXU Energy, a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings Corp., consumer. Second, sharing energy saving tips helps us to keep custombeen charged. tinsel and poinsettias as much as possible in place of traditional strings provides electricity and related services to more than 2.1 million ers because happy customers make for a happier business. Third, durof light. But recognizing that lights, even when used in reduced fashion ing the holidays people tend to spend more. By helping our customers electricity customers in Texas.

Gaddafi Remarks on ‘Blackening’ Europe stirs concerns, anger

Indicted

Energy

VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 47 SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010

AUTONEWS

By Darrell K. Ardison

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Moseley Braun considering run for Chicago mayor

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National Cemetery.

Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed.

60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand “Mayor of Acres Homes.”

AN EVENING WITH A The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton BRILLIANT MINDS, STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration.

BOLDand LEADERS, wright performer,BRIGHT Sarah Jones, treated guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh POSSIBILITIES…….That was the theme Houstonians with her multi-character solo said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomifor the“Bridge Houston&Branch of the NAACP’s show Tunnel.”

The show was Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation.

92nd Freedom Fund Banquet. The largest originally produced off-Broadway by thought it, sheSarah said it.Jones She was Braun, who in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- Jr., Playwright Audrey, Rev. Billmade and history Roxanne Lawson John Guess, and oldest civil rights organization in Oscar-winner Meryl Streep andstwent on to direct.

That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company and Melanie Lawson the world is embarking on its 101 year become a critically acclaimed, long-running Shepard.

You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures of Civil Rights Advocacy and under the hit on-Broadway. In this stirring production, guess what she was thinking.

Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, leadership of Board President Carolyn Honoree Milton Carroll and she examined Jewish and African American Carolyn decades.

Scantlebury and George Foreman Carolynshe loved She Smith lovedand politics, olive oilKeynote and tea.Speaker She founded the company five Yolanda Scantlebury and Executive Director Cindy Carroll Honoree Dr. Charleta Guillory and Atty.

James Douglas Scantlebury relations in America that was developed the process and she loved parMoseley After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago.

Yolanda Smith,Carol the local branchBraun is growing especially for the final event of a fabulous ticipating in the process. If you by energizing, educating and elevating our debut seasonThis for the Houston Museum of sought political office, you community. year’s honorees included AfricanCarroll, American Culture (HMAAC). sought her out. She had the Milton Chairman of Instrument No one can reflect on that better with than the Sarah, power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the Products, who was presented who isMickey a product of aHumanitarian Black a Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from pagefather 1 and 2010 Leland Award, JewishWallace, mother. President HMAACand hasCEO had an hour access to Texas governors Mark of the final outcome appear less racially polarized.

“I think first what happened is, we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a incredible and received is quickly and other state and local politiTexas Children’sseason Hospital, theestabBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped this foritself threeasyears, even before I came on the counlishing a place that attracts national cians, and was invited to the Presidential Community Leadership Award, about how they will respond. Through its public relarole...

I want to be able to say that he did it cil,”Dr. said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, talent and initiatesGuillory, thought-provoking dis- who voted and Charleta Associated White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this in favor of no-bid contracts. cussions about people,in places and“And times.

Professor ofthe Pediatrics the Section of so I went with for the city of Dallas.” meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Councilwoman staff recommendation.

I’ve Melanie always supported staff Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell – DallasGregory Ayesh Mutope Ray and C. B. Claiborne Spotted at theatshow included Neonatology Baylor College of Medicine, including John F. for the allocation and process for awarding conces- Ellenpresidents, Carolyn Davis recommendation, but we didn’t win.

It takes eight and Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the Board Associate Director of Level II Nurseries Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work votes toChildren’s winJohn here Guess, at the Horseshoe, and the eighth of Directors, Jr. at Texas Hospital and Director Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the vote won.”

HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey of Texas Children’s Hospital NeonatalShepard, who worked as a city council.”

Hudson is part-owned

by Giddings Lawson, Roxanne Lawson, Vanessa Perinatal Public Health Programs and Dr.and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached thatAgris, manages theCoffee, assets Johnson.Gilmore, Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Williams, Alyce Joe a cosmetic andofVanessa reconstructive Harris County Commissioner for comment. prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelsurgeon in the Texas Medical Center, Sharon Owens, Roxanne Chargois, Lisa Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the To some, it was the direct - St. some say heavy-hand- ing.” which includes TheBeal, Methodist, Luke’s Chargois, Janice Linda, Lindsey and then council’s decision is the second-guessing of city Carolyn Scantlebury and Honoree Carolyn Scantlebury and Honoree Chairpersons Alane and Lisayears Lord Pearson and Sen. John ed -Lou involvement Mayor Tom Leppert Davis expresses similar feelings.

Hospital and TexasofChildren’s Hospital, and Gregory, Michael Helm, Ellen that turned Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her Dr. Joe Agris Mark Wallace Reginald Lillie Michael Pearson received the Presidential Award.

This year’s the tide.

In April, Leppert beganPinkett his campaign “We also felt that they had never missed a payRay, C. B. Claiborne, Carole and to stop 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. keynote speaker former heavyweight the deals from was being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesCarol, Carolyn and John Guess, III. and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the champ, preacher and entrepreneur, sweet for the incumbents and badGeorge for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires Fabulous Show!.......PUMP-Awas Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city Foreman who to fired the audience of foras a fair place doup business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said.

LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot Turner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the several hundred that19 included “These contracts, years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. ward, about 200attendees ladieslasting attended the 2010 in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a Cindy Carroll, Congressman Al Green, majorOut portions of our new Luncheon terminal toby the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of Kick Kidney Disease “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I Carol Mims Michael and Thebeen vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee bent concessionaires without having wearing theirGalloway, pump-a-licious shoes. have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I Lisa Lord Pearson, andYarborough Willard Lady Merele Gail Smith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love through competitive process.

This has short-cir- Michael tenants, Helm you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m goingChair to kick event wasthe chaired byKym Merele which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.”

Jackson, Zona and Howard Jefferson, Roxanne Chargois Yarborough who knows first-hand about this terrible cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged com- and them out because I think I want someone else who is and Honoree no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s Earl Cummings, Atty.

Benjamin Myra disease andincluding the need tofirms kick itowned out Hall, of exispetitors, by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Rega in.’

She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they Atty.

James Douglas, Nicole Ellis, tence.

On theemerging scene were Terri Phillips, women and entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetTracey Prince, Linda Kidney Lorelle Foundation and Board Chair/National an opinion letter.

“What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option Lou Gregory.

ThisTexas, year’s gala wasSonnier, Serving Southeast Nicole “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on chaired by Alane and Reginald Lillie.

Regional Vice Wright, Davis said of President, Leppert’s Crystal involvement.

“I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant Congratulations!...........ANNIVERSARY the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the Marion Johnson, Rega, able to say that he Myra did it for the Phyllis city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote.

CELEBRATION…….Inspire Women June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Williams, Clarease Yates, Keryl Douglas, Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary postponed so that other options could be added.

Regina Carrington,the Gail Smith, Rhonda was at impressed incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highYear the Hiltonby Americas Hotel, where vote because she had been “There was never an argument.

Most of the conAdams, Florence Love,hardships Ebele Iloanya, tenants, and over 850their folkspost-9/11 were in attendance.

The the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. denied the right to vote,” Stacy McIntosh and Elouise Jackson, to recommendation of theistransportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to organization’s mission to inspire women Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been name a few.

Adding a special touch to the the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” across ethnicities, denominations and Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their luncheon included greetings from Deborah “They’ve been thick and thin out there,” In another victory forRita theGayton mayor, council economic levels to through serve God’s purpose Carolyn Todd, Cassandra Barnes, andthree Venessa Ellen investment, with the amount Debra of andmoney Johnnie Lee,put Jr. into seven children, 30 grandchilthey Duncan, KHOU Channel 11Oakley Great saidtoformer Councilman Ed in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually and fund leadership training, grantsDay and dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport.

Houston, HFD poster-boys Errick incumbents.to“They’ve beentothrough scholarships help women servePresley at the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children. and Bond and a fabulous fashion theirAaron God-given potential.

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