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Cole-Smith celebration breaks barriers By Alaina L. Lewis Contributing Writer With so many waiting for that one special person to put the period at the end of their sentences, anytime you hear of a couple basking in the glow of matrimonial bliss, you either graciously applaud the union, or you sulk enviously, impatiently waiting for your turn at bat. But what if the union was that of two men, or even two women, who’ve decided to stand before family and friends to seal the walls of their loving relationship? Does our applause still resound, or are we stuck in a world determined to pass judgment rather than celebrate the beauty that comes with love and acceptance. The Talk of the Town Sunday, September 13, 2009, is a story that breathes a radical twist on the age old tale of boy meets girl. Stylist Michael K. Cole, owner of the famed and celebrated Talk of the Town Salon, stood before family and friends in a commitment ceremony between he and his soul-mate Jamil Smith. In a unique celebration stylized like an official wedding ceremony, Cole and Smith were intentional in their efforts to
break through the barriers of a world immersed in intolerance. They said their union opened the doors of possibility for both heterosexuals and members of the GLBT community who are seeking true love. “What this ceremony meant to the gay community is that now a lot of gay people can say that ‘Yes, we too can do this.’” Cole said. Cole and Smith said they met a few years ago at Gay Pride Celebration in Atlanta, GA. Cole and Smith hit it off in a way that reads like the pages of a fairytale. “From the day we met there was an initial connection. What started out as 4 or 5 hours together, talking and getting to know one another, felt like a weekend or a lifetime of knowing each other,” Smith says of his first conversation with Cole. Cole and Smith’s love for one another radiates around them. They say theirs is a special bond that comes solely when love calls and the right person finally answers. Cole and Smith said it seemed natural to take their love from mere words and onward into a public statement of solidarity. They said they had already taken the time to build the proper foundation, which
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By Pharoh Martin NNPA National Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Dr. Dorothy Height sits demurely in an office chair that seems more like a throne as it swallows her 97-year-old frame. Yet, her legacy is overwhelming. The living icon of civil rights history still comes to work every day in her spacious office that sits in the vista of the U.S. Capitol on Washington’s famed Pennsylvania Avenue. It’s the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women of which she is chair and president emerita. And she has regular work hours, running the day-to-day operations and contacting the major fundraisers of the four million member organization
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that advocates on issues of African American women. She’s been heading it since 1957. In an interview with the NNPA News Service, Height talks about how she cares for herself, issues of the day, and her vision for the future. “Well, while I haven’t taken
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Celebrating Eid
at Mall of America By Ahmed Tharwat, Host Belahdan, Arab American TV Talk Show Ramadan, the glorious fasting month for Muslims has finally come to an end, no more Iftar under the big tent at Marina Grill and Holy Land Bakery, no more sweets Katife, Konafah, and no more California Majoul dates to break the day fast. Thirty days of Christmas celebration has just vanished before our eyes like an unfinished sweet dream. Now it is time for Eid
celebration, a celebration of complete realization that life goes on even after Ramadan; we have been for 30 days cleansing our body and soul of all excessiveness of life. Now it is time for Muslims in America to go out there and celebrate their end of Ramadan Eid, and in post 9/11 America this is way overdue. My daughter and I started Eid celebration by rushing to the nearest Mosque for the early Prayer. After the brief chanting of god’s greatness ... “Allah
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Members of the hardline Al Shabaab Islamist rebel group on patrol in Mogadishu, June 29, 2009
US Ethiopia policy a factor in radicalization of young Somalis By Douglas McGill The McGill Report Commentary ROCHESTER, MN – It sounds a bit roundabout at first, but if Minnesotans truly want to know why Minnesota became a breeding ground for young Somalis who take up arms with Somalia’s extremist militias, we need to look first at Ethiopia. Specifically, we need to scrutinize U.S. foreign policy towards Ethiopia, which the U.S. has supported with millions of dollars in annual aid for many years. Connecting the dots is always hard in the Horn of Africa, and therefore also in Minnesota, which has one of the world’s largest diaspora populations from the Horn of Africa, including refugees from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan and Kenya. Fortunately, a new policy paper from the Council on Foreign Relations does an excellent job of connecting the dots by drawing a bright line
connecting U.S. financial and military support for Ethiopia and the rise of Islamist militant groups in Somalia, of the type that recently attracted 20 Somalis living in Minnesota to join. Somali Militias Five of those young men have died in the fighting, and one of the largest domestic terrorism investigations ever in the U.S. is
radicalization of young Somalis living both inside Somalia and in the global Somali diaspora, such as in Minnesota. The paper’s very first sentences provide the context for that claim: “U.S. strategic interests in the Horn of Africa center on preventing Somalia from becoming a safe haven for alQaeda or other transformational jihadist groups. In pursuing its
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U.S. STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA CENTER ON PREVENTING SOMALIA FROM BECOMING A SAFE HAVEN FOR AL-QAEDA OR OTHER TRANSFORMATIONAL JIHADIST GROUPS. underway to determine how Somalis in Minnesota and other states are recruited to fight with Islamist Somali militias. The connection to Minnesota is implicit in the CFR paper but deeply compelling. It is so because the report clarifies how U.S. support for Ethiopia is a key component – possibly the most critical one – contributing to the
counter-terror strategy, the United States has found common cause with Ethiopia … But the Ethiopian government’s behavior in recent years, both domestically and in bordering states, poses mounting difficulties for the United States and its long-term goals in the
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Ethiopia From 1 region.” Ethnic Federalism For many years, a firm partnership with Ethiopia has been the cornerstone of America’s presence in the Horn of Africa. In a global neighborhood where several countries – Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea – have either harbored (in the case of Eritrea) or been led by Islamists, Ethiopia is the one country that has openly declared its steadfast opposition to such groups. In return, it has received substantial U.S. aid annually, much of which is spent to support and train the Ethiopian army. The present Ethiopian government, led by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, came to
power in 1991 by overthrowing the brutal regime of Mengistu Haile Mariam. Initially, hopes ran high in Ethiopia that under Meles the country would peacefully unite in a multi-party democracy based on “ethnic federalism,” with the country divided into nine ethnicbased regional states. Instead, throughout the 1990s, the Meles government increasingly showed its willingness to suppress dissent through social and economic discrimination and sometimes through extreme violence. The CFR paper cites numerous such examples, which since 2005 have become more frequent, overt and severe. That year, the Ethiopian army was deployed to violently put-down protests of suspected fraud in Ethiopian national elections. Uniformed Ethiopian troops in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian
capital, met the election’s protesters in the streets, detaining thousands, arresting hundreds, and killing dozens. Counter-Terror Not holding Ethiopia accountable for massive human rights abuses in the ethnicSomali Ogaden region of Ethiopia, where Human Rights Watch and other groups have documented widespread crimes against humanity, has also cost the U.S. dearly throughout the region by cementing antiAmerican sentiment and encouraging extremism, the CFR report says. The breakdown of legitimate rule in Ethiopia has progressed so far, the report says, that supporting Ethiopia may now be undermining America’s counterterrorism goals in the Horn of Africa. That is especially true with
http://insightnews.com American efforts to eradicate Somalia Islamist extremism. In 2006 and 2007, with significant U.S. financial and military support, the Ethiopian army invaded Somalia, ousting the country’s Islamist government and helping install a government that remains highly dependent on Ethiopian aid and direction. When the U.S. helped replace Somalia’s Islamist government, using the Ethiopian army as a proxy for its own power, it served U.S. counter-terror goals in the Horn of Africa. The Shabaab But that achievement may have come at too high a price, the CFR report says: “U.S. reliance on Ethiopian military might and intelligence has served to exacerbate instability in Somalia. Ethiopia’s invasion of Somalia, and the
extended presence of Ethiopian troops in Mogadishu, instead of quelling conflict, has triggered a local backlash that has served as a rallying point for local extremists.” Which is precisely where the dots connect back to Minnesota: “It was the development of a complex insurgency against Ethiopian occupation that effectively catapulted a fringe jihadist youth militia, the Shabaab, to power in Somalia. International jihadists have now capitalized on the local insurgency, and on U.S. support of the Ethiopian invasion, as an opportunity to globalize Somalia’s conflict.” In other words, the antiAmerican backlash to the U.S.supported Ethiopian invasion of Somalia was not only local within Somalia – it was global. It was Minnesotan. Several journalistic accounts
have established that many of the Somali men who left Minnesota to join the Shabaab were actually becoming well-assimilated to American society, holding down jobs, attending college, and planning professional careers. It was only their outrage that their homeland had been invaded by U.S.-supported Ethiopia that stirred them to abandon Minnesota to fight halfway around the world. Ours is a world without borders to the flow of money, arms, soldiers and suffering. Our individual actions and collective policies should flow from that fact. Copyright @ 2009 The McGill Report Permalink http://www.mcgillreport.org/min neopia.htm
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Eid From 1 Akbar, Allah Akbar …,” we began the Eid prayer, and as the Imam gave a short sermon, thanks god for that as Americans Muslim Imam seem to be a long series of divine threats. We need to stay true to our faith” he tells us “Don’t listen to the extremists’ rants, listen to your heart., right on brother. At Social hour, after warm kissing and hugging, bagels replace the traditional Eid cookies for the Eid snack. We present Elediah- a few new fresh dollar bills to our eager
Height From 1 the best care of myself, I haven’t abused myself either,” Height chuckles in her purple dress and matching church hat. “I think part of it is that I’ve always had a positive outlook and a sense of purpose in life. I was asthmatic as a child and, even at that time, they didn’t think that I could grow up to be 16. And here I am at 97. I tried to keep active and study and move ahead. I think working with people has helped me.” That has been a lot of work. Her office is like a shrine to everything she’s contributed to society. Like many offices of accomplished executives, her desk is an organized clutter, overrun with stacks of paper, books, a Washington Post, event souvenirs and other items mailed to her as gifts. There is no computer, just a telephone and awards everywhere. There’s a display case dedicated to all things Delta Sigma Theta, her sorority for which she once served as national president (1946-1957). Among her major awards is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest citizen award in the nation. There is also the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom From Want Award, a Congressional Gold Medal, and the coveted Spingarn Medal from
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Insight News • September 28 - October 4, 2009 • Page 3 happy kids. Then we all headed to of all places, Mall of America, the shopping Mecca of the world, the consumers’ cathedral where millions visit to worship Calvin, Liz, Loren, Tommy and unveil the secrete of Victoria. For Muslims in America, Mall of America has become a new cultural sanctuary. Thousands of American Muslims of all ethnicities, nationalities, races and creeds gather to celebrate OUR own native customs and identities. Next to the Betty Crocker
Bakery, A few Egyptian men catching up on their latest political jokes in Egypt. Several Palestinian women watch
moment by the indoor garden, while not too far away, some Somali men Kneeling down in the corner getting ready for the
On the rollercoaster Muslim boys ride with Muslim girls, who laugh as their headscarves; hjjab, fly over their faces above their unconcerned parents. nervously as their kids vanish into the maze of Macedonia indoor playground. A group of Iraqis enjoy a rare peaceful
noon prayer. Next to them, a cluster of young Pakistani men are listening to their iPods and comparing latest features on
their iPhone. By the Rainforest Café, some West Africans in their crisp white robes and hats seem oblivious the strange artificial noises coming from the tropical theme restaurant. On the rollercoaster Muslim boys ride with Muslim girls, who laugh as their headscarves; hjjab, fly over their faces above their unconcerned parents. In the middle of the mall a few Muslim women, cloaked with their traditional black dress Burks, walking together in concert, their black unified bodies eclipse the front window
of Victoria’s secrete, seem oblivious to its window undressing displays. We are not shopping, just celebrating. There are no shopping bags to carry, just our kids. No culture idol to worship except our Allah. No fashion trends to follow, only our traditions. It’s Christmas without the shopping craze, every year, thousands of American Muslims turn the biggest shopping center in the world into a non-shopping mall ... Where the biggest gift we get is our free spirit. Happy Eid Everyone.
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Cole-Smith From 1 many couples fail to do when building a relationship. They said it seemed natural to want to jump the broom. But they acknowledge that society’s condemnation continues to sweep that idea under the rug when it comes to making it legal. “Gay marriage is not legal here in Minnesota. But it’s not about the legalities. It’s about expressing our love. A lot of people have the paper. But what really constitutes a marriage is not the legality, but rather the work, love and commitment that you put into it, like Jamil and I have when it comes to our relationship,” says Cole. The negative energy that surrounds gay marriage is voluminous. But many states now recognize Civil Unions, a step towards making marriage a legal possibility for everyone who desires matrimony. This is the 21st century and apart from the war on gay marriage, the institution of love has taken a turn. Not only have the qualms changed for most, but so have the definitions of love and marriage. The chivalry of yesteryear has been replaced by casualness. But let’s be more obvious. From where I’m standing, looking at the road that leads towards melding two hearts, for many the hunt for love and
matrimony may be quite different from the sense of happiness that grew out of our solid courtship. For some, it is hard to accept the idea of gay people finding luck in love while so many of us heterosexuals do not? But when you see the glow surrounding a genuine connection, that hush in the room generates hope and admiration. Cole and Smith make me blush with a hope of finding that special someone for myself, or rather them finding me. I realize that no matter who you are, whether you’re a member of the heterosexual or GLBT community, the idea of finding a soul mate is still about knowing there are a few good candidates yet to be uncovered. The reality is this: if love were a rock garden and you were in search of someone precious and unique, you might have to turn over a dozen boulders until you find a reflection of your heart. When you finally find the “one” and are fortunate enough to make that solid connection, the argument of same sex versus opposite sex should take a backseat to the celebration of two balanced and intermingling hearts. Cole and Smith undoubtedly have the right idea, and are sharing their union with a world that’s watching. Through them we can see their truth – that love has no division and can be found among all.
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AESTHETICS ‘POPS’ Montgomery Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota performs Under the direction of ‘POPS’ Montgomery, the Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota has been active in the West Saint Paul community and the greater Twin Cities communities since March of 2008. The first Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota anniversary and awards presentation was held in April 2009. On June 4, at the 2009 “LIVE” Concert, tribute was paid to 90-yearold tenor saxophonist, Irv Williams, a crowd favorite who has amazed the twin cities with his music for the past five decades. He was awarded the prestigious ‘POPS’ Montgomery Award (in absentia) for his lifetime contributions to Minnesota Arts and generous musical gifts to the twin cities. The ‘POPS’Montgomery Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota performs with a concert and dance dramatization Friday, October 9, 2009, at 7:30 pm at the Wellstone Neighborhood House Concert Stage in Saint Paul. This performance will bring a solid devotion to traditional contemporary American jazz. The dance dramatization and the AfroLatin music, entitled Dustworm: An
‘POPS’ Montgomery African Tragedy was written for the stage by ‘POPS’ Montgomery. This highly entertaining dance-drama will be performed during intermission by the talented dancer and Saint Paul’s own, Alanna Morris. The Wellstone Neighborhood House Concert Stage is located at 179 Robie Street East (at State Street behind El Burrito Market) in Saint Paul. All tickets are $8.00 each.
For tickets and additional information, (651) 788-7196; email: Seniorjazzbandofminnesota@ hotmail.com or mail ticket request with money order only, payable to: Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota P.O. Box 18663, West Saint Paul, MN 55118. Rated 4E: Enchanting, endearing, entertaining, educational
L-R top row: Larry Sims, Trevor Peterson, ‘POPS’ Montgomery, Brendan Begnow and Charles Oliver, Sr. Bottom row: Diane Mancini, Mark Stevens, Trevor Riveron and Peter Dodge. Not Pictured: Keith Horst and Nick Shanpo.
Ordway seeking nominations for 2009 Sally Awards Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2009 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. These prestigious awards, now in their 17th year, provide an opportunity to recognize and honor extraordinary achievements in the visual and performing arts throughout Minnesota. “Minnesota’s arts scene is so
rich and vibrant that it’s difficult to keep up with all the great work being done around the state,” said Patricia A. Mitchell, Ordway president and CEO. “We therefore rely on colleagues, arts enthusiasts and citizens to nominate individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on their community or on their artistic discipline. We want to cast the
Movies opening October 2 By Kam Williams kam@insightnews.com BIG BUDGET FILMS The Invention of Lying (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality and drug use) Romantic comedy set in a mythical world where everyone is truthful and gullible except for the one person (Ricky Gervais) who has learned how to lie his way to fame and fortune while manipulating his way into the heart of the woman of his dreams (Jennifer Garner). With Tina Fey, Jeffrey Tambor, Jonah Hill, Rob Lowe and Louis C.K. More Than a Game (PG for mild epithets and smoking) Overcoming-the-odds documentary recounting the hoop exploits and tight-knit friendship of LeBron James and the four pals he played on the same basketball team with from junior high through high school graduation. A Serious Man (R for profanity, sexuality, nudity and brief violence) Semiautobiographical comedy set in Minnesota in 1967, written and directed by the Coen Brothers, about a college professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) whose life falls apart when he is left by his
wife (Sari Lennick) for one of his colleagues (Fred Melamed). Toy Story I & II 3D (G) The much-beloved, animated children’s classics return to theaters in 3-D format. With voicework by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger and “Mr Warmth” Don Rickles. Whip It (PG-13 for sexuality, crude humor, profanity and drug use) Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut and also appears in this adaptation of Shauna Cross’ best seller about a reluctant beauty pageant contestant (Ellen Page) who rebels against her mother (Marcia Gay Harden) by joining a rough-and-tumble roller derby team. Cast includes Kristen Wiig, Jimmy Fallon, Eve, Daniel Stern, Juliette Lewis and Har Mar Superstar. Zombieland (R for profanity and gory violence) Horror comedy about a hardy band of survivors (Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin, Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone) who seek sanctuary in an amusement park after America is overrun by man-eating zombies. Supporting cast includes Billy Murray, Amber Heard and Derek Graf.
net as broadly as possible by seeking nominations from all corners of the state.” Each year, one person or organization receives an award in each of four categories: Vision, Initiative, Commitment and Education. Last year’s winners were Mixed Blood
Theatre (Vision), Bruce Coppock (Initiative), Wendy Lehr (Commitment) and St. Francis Music Center (Education). Nominations for the 2009 awards are being accepted through October 31, 2009. Individuals and organizations from any artistic or cultural field are
eligible, as long as their work took place in Minnesota. Nominees may be artists, professional administrators, volunteers or philanthropists. After all entries have been received, a selection committee reviews the nominations and selects the four award winners,
who will be honored at the Sally Awards ceremony at the Ordway in March, 2010. Nomination forms and additional information are available online at www.ordway.org/sallyawards
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LIFESTYLE Consignment: Alternative to garage sale blues Style on a dime
By Marcia Humphrey Remember a few weeks ago I encouraged you to do a bit of decluttering in preparation for fall? One of the things I
suggested was that you (follow my lead and) have a garage sale with all the unwanted items from your home. Well after having my sale last week, I have vowed to never have a garage sale again; At least not until I forget how much trouble this last sale was! I had a lot of great junk out there on that sunny Saturday morning, but no matter how low the items were priced, the folks wanted to give me lessmuch less. One customer, a petite older lady, resorted to
grabbing a very nice bowl, and shoving a one dollar bill toward me while grunting. While I did walk away with $150 at the end of the day, I realized that I would have been much better off taking my nicer things to a consignment store rather than taking on that garage sale crowd. Consignment shops can be a great resource for earning extra cash-you just have to be patient. Thinking of giving the consignment scene a try for the first time? If you have some good pre-owned items and don’t want to bother with a yard sale, here are a few simple things you should know that will have you consigning like a pro and earning extra dough. Visit the Shop In advance of bringing your things into a consignment shop, visit the location and get a feel for what they carry. Just like retail stores, consignment shops range from low-end to high-end and from clothing to furniture. Located throughout the twin cities you’ll find Turn Style, www.turnstyleconsign.com, and they have both clothing and home stores. For everything baby and kid related, visit Once Upon a Child www.ouac.com. Remember to take only your new looking items, not the stuff that belongs in the trash!
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full purchase price. To get top dollar for antiques or more unique pieces, you may consider selling it yourself. Try www.craigslist.org or www.ebay.com . One last thing, don’t attempt to take designer knockoffs, its illegal! Bigger is Better Larger size clothes sell much faster, so if you have some nice pieces, expect sales to occur sooner, rather than later. In addition, bring in your related items right before the season begins so they get maximum exposure on the racks. With a
little planning you can begin racking in the cash! What time is it? It’s time for you to gather your unused stuff (it’s only taking up space), find a good consignment shop in your area, and begin making extra money. You’ll be glad you did. Enjoy! Marcia Humphrey is an interior decorator and home stager who specializes in achieving high style at a low cost. A native of Michigan, she and her husband, Lonnie, have three children.
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New teams need time for team building Plan your career
By Julie Desmond julie@insightnews.com Try this: divide your team into groups of three or four; put two silver dollars on the table and
direct each group to decide who gets the money. Teams, departments and companies need to interact and negotiate effectively in order to be productive, but with all the reorganization going on in business these days, chances are good you are working with or for people you hardly know. But who has time for team building when time and money and staff are all in high demand? Question is, who has time not to build better teams? One company I worked with held an
annual meeting which always included a game or activity designed to bring people together. The complicated and forced fun usually was met with eye rolling, head shaking and a few newbies reaching for phones or running toward the door to avoid being embarrassed or put on the spot. Developing great teams does not have to be painful. Recently, I went in search of activities that would bring professional people together without insulting their dignity or intelligence. I found the book, Quick Team Building
for Busy Managers, by Brian Cole Miller. It promised results in 15 seconds. I figured I could spare 15 seconds and I put it to work. The silver dollar activity above is from Miller. Designed to teach negotiating and collaboration, teams are given a time limit and then briefly talk about how they came to their decision. In the end, the people chosen to keep the money actually get to keep it. This works. It can be an ice breaker or a time-out tool at a meeting with zero prep time required.
And what about the eyerollers? Someone who is shy or fears being singled out, or simply does not see the activity as worthwhile will resist. If you know ahead of time that someone might hold back, talk with him beforehand. Clue him or her in to the activity and explain your motivation. If they can’t be cajoled into joining, let them observe and then comment afterward along with everyone else. This allows someone to be included, but on their own terms. In my case, I didn’t happen to
have two silver dollars in my pocket so I improvised using two new dollar bills. The key to quick and impactful team bonding is simplicity. There are few rules and fewer directions. There is no wrong outcome, only varying perspectives. Ultimately, my group came out better connected than it had been a few minutes before and above all, connected was my goal. Please send your career planning questions to Julie@insightnews.com.
Citizen input essential to integration revenue hearing By State Representative Bobby Joe Champion, Guest Columnist The landmark Supreme Court case “Brown vs. Board of Education” marked a turning point in our nation’s efforts to provide a quality education to all students. Decades after the nation’s highest court declared that racially segregated schools did not provide a fair and equitable learning environment, Minnesota created its own Integration Revenue Program. The program was designed as a way to promote the value of a rich and diverse learning community that enhances the educational experience for all students. On October 1 at 7:00 PM, a legislative working group will hold a public meeting at the North Community High School Auditorium in Minneapolis to examine the way school district integration funds are being used. The meeting is one in a series designed to help citizens understand integration revenue and gather input on ways to make sure the specific needs of our students and schools are being met. The Integration Revenue program is a component of the K-12 education funding formula that provides money to certain school districts for integrationrelated activities. In 2005, 80 school districts received almost $79 million in integration revenue; by 2009, that number had grown to 113 schools sharing a total of just over $88
State Rep. Bobby Joe million. The purpose of the program is a worthy one. It was intended to reduce the number of “racially identifiable schools,” or schools with a significantly greater minority concentration than others within or in neighboring districts. After those schools had been identified, the funds were to be used to establish collaborative ways to improve integration within and across those districts. However, according to an evaluation of the program by the Office of the Legislative Auditor, there are significant issues about the way the funds are currently being used. The auditor’s report identified several concerns, most significantly that the purpose of the program is not clear, that it lacks accountability, and that it has not been adequately assessed to determine its effectiveness. Further, the laws that govern the program are ambiguous.
While they give schools significant flexibility - a necessary component for administrators to target funding to certain programs - the parameters are so broad that the funds are at risk of being used in ways that will have little or nothing to do with alleviating the racial imbalances that continue to persist among schools and school districts. It is telling that school district staff have varying and, at times, conflicting ideas regarding the purpose of the program. Some believe the purpose of the program is to alleviate racial imbalance; others believe its intent is to reduce the achievement gap; still others believe the funds are intended to increase community involvement in the schools. Consistently however, nearly all school districts have asked for the purpose of the program to be clarified and its efficiency evaluated. As a State Legislator, I have a responsibility to make sure Minnesota students have access to a quality education and a learning environment that allows them to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. By the same token, I also have a responsibility to make sure the money we designate to specific programs are used efficiently and responsibly, and that we ensure the high degree of accountability that taxpayers expect and deserve in these times of economic distress. Neither economic
circumstance nor zip code of residence should determine the quality of a child’s education. In fact, it’s guaranteed in Minnesota’s state constitution that every Minnesota child should have access to a “uniform system of public
education.” That’s why this hearing is so important. As the working group considers changes to make the Integration Revenue more accountable and effective, they need to hear from you about what works, what doesn’t, and what your vision
for our schools is. So I encourage you to attend this important meeting on October 1 -to help us learn more about how we can work together to make sure all Minnesota students can reach their full potential.
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HEALTH If you suffer from depression, you are not alone Health & Wellness
By Brandi D. Phillips Millions of people across the world suffer from depression. Some may deal with depression for a day or two, but others deal with depression in a major way for months, years and even a lifetime.
According to the Rochester, MN Mayo Clinic, which happens to be one of the leading medical institutions, depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world. The Mayo clinic also reports that depression is not a weakness or just something you can simply “snap out of.” Formerly called major depression, currently called clinical depression or major depressive disorder , this mental health disorder is a condition that has to do with chemical imbalances in the body as well as other things such as heredity/genes or environment. Depression can affect a person’s
emotions and behavior. Major depressive disorder should be dealt with by seeing a mental health professional who specializes in this condition. Types of Depression The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states there are many different types of depression. The types they list are: Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Psychotic Depression, Postpartum Depression, and Seasonal affective disorder. Mayo Clinic lists these symptoms of the disorder: Loss of interest in normal daily activities, feeling sad or down, feeling hopeless, crying spells for no
apparent reason, problems sleeping, trouble focusing or concentrating, difficulty making decisions, unintentional weight gain or loss, irritability, restlessness, being easily annoyed, feeling fatigued or weak, feeling worthless, loss of interest in sex, thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior, and unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches. Twice as many women as men are diagnosed with depression. According to The Mayo Clinic, this may be due in part to men going untreated or seeking medical attention when symptoms occur. Treatments and Medications
Once a person is properly diagnosed, a health care professional can either write prescription, or make a referral to a medical doctor who will them be able to provide the patient with the appropriate medication. Antidepressants are popular medical treatments for depressions. Doctors usually prescribe patients to take one or more of the following medications to relieve depressive disorder symptoms: Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Effexor or Cymbalta. You can see a skills therapist, licensed therapist, or a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist to help you deal with your depressive concerns. But, a licensed psychiatrist has the ability to prescribe medication to help deal
with depression. If you have any concerns our questions regarding depression, its diagnosis, symptoms or treatments, please contact your health care provider, or please feel free to contact me @ bodybybrandiva@gmail.com. The information in this article should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your health care provider. Brandi Phillips is a life skills therapist, personal trainer and professional dancer, specializing in fitness that cultivates healthy children and sustains healthy seniors.
Linda Hamilton honored at National AFL-CIO Convention Minnesota Nurses Association’s Linda Hamilton honored at National AFL-CIO Convention State’s Union Treasurer selected as example of the link between political and union activism At its quadrennial convention September 14 - 16, AFL-CIO honored the work of MNA’s Linda Hamilton, RN, and other union activists whose election season volunteer work helped make workers’ voices heard. Building on a lifetime of political activism that began when she was a teenager, Hamilton volunteered prior to the 2008 elections to promote labor candidates including Barack Obama, Al Franken, Keith Ellison and her own son Shawn Hamilton, who ran for state representative. She is an RN at the Children’s Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis,
where she also cares for patients who require extended heart and lung bypass in the neonatal and pediatric ICU. “UAN members are proud to have Linda represent us and staff nurses everywhere as an outstanding example of what union members can accomplish in the political arena,” said UAN President Ann Converso, RN. “From her work on the UAN RN PAC Board to her local involvement in many elections and the presidential campaign, Linda shows us all why union work and civic activism go hand in hand,” said Converso. Hamilton has served in numerous capacities of leadership in MNA, most recently as Treasurer of the Association. She was honored in 2004 with MNA’s Geraldine Wedel/Audrey Logsdon Economic and General Welfare
Award. Hamilton also serves as a director on UAN’s Executive Council and interim director on the proposed national mega union, tentatively named National Nurses United. Hamilton is quick to emphasize the connection between her work as a nurse, union activism and political influence. “I work for political change because I see waste in our hospitals every day,” said Hamilton upon learning of the national recognition. “Health care reform is NOW. It is US. Because government is US and we’ve had enough talk. We all need to be political heroes and act now.” Political and union work has been a priority for the Hamilton family. Son Shawn, in his nomination speech, noted that he was active in promoting political and social issues from
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his stroller and thought it was perfectly normal to have their representative on the family’s speed dial—at the number 4, because they stood “for us,” he says.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention opens new chapter New York, NY - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has opened its newest chapter. The addition of the Greater Minnesota Chapter brings the total number of AFSP chapters in the U.S. to
36. Suicide is a national health problem that claims a life every 16 minutes. In Minnesota suicide has claimed nearly 4,000 lives from 1999 to 2006 (the most recent statistics available). Tragically, it is the second leading cause of death for ages 15 to 34 and the fourth leading cause of death for ages 35 to 54 in the state. Based in Minneapolis, the Greater Minnesota Chapter will cover the 76 counties from Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Blue Earth and Faribault to the west and north. Their mission will be to bring nationally recognized suicide prevention initiatives to the entire state. The Chapter will also work to raise awareness and education as well as expand programs to support those bereaved by suicide loss. A Rochester Minnesota Chapter is in development. That chapter will cover the 11 southeast counties of the state. An Out of the Darkness Community Walk took place in Rochester on September 19th and the city will also host a National Survivors of Suicide Day conference on November
21st. Some of these programs include AFSP’s “Out of the Darkness” Community Walks and the National Survivors of Suicide Day Conferences. The chapter will be hosting three Community Walks this fall (www.outofthedarkness.org). Twin Cities Walk in St. Paul on September 27. National Survivors of Suicide Day healing conferences (www.afsp.org/survivorday) will be held in Brainerd, Moorhead and St. Paul on November 21. In addition to the Community Walks and National Survivors of Suicide Day, the newly formed chapter also plans to distribute the Foundation’s newest educational film called “More than Sad: Teen Depression” at high schools throughout the area and continue AFSP’s Depression Awareness Billboard Campaign which launched in the Twin Cities area in 2007. The billboards seek to educate the public about the serious nature of depression, and to urge those clinically depressed to see their doctor. “Starting the local AFSP
chapter in Minnesota has given me something positive to do in memory of my sister, Janell. Losing my sister was extremely difficult and despite the fact that her death was 20 years ago, not a day goes by that I don’t think about her. I am confident that the work our chapter will be doing will help local survivors of suicide loss as well as help prevent others from taking their own life,” said Audra Ruff, chairwoman of the Chapter. There are currently nine board members for the chapter which includes medical doctors, licensed mental health professionals, business leaders, community leaders and survivors of suicide loss. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy as well was to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. For more information visit www.afsp.org.
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Height From 3 the NAACP. She’s also been enshrined in the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She interprets it all with one word – purpose. “I think that purpose means that you have some sense that God put you here to do something,” Height says. “And once you start on something you discover that that’s your life’s work. And life’s work is very different from having a job or a position or an office. It means that you have a sense of a purpose for your life. That’s been my approach. You see, I’ve been working on civil rights for so many decades. Therefore, I work on civil rights whether I’m the chair of an organization or not.” The room is toasty. People must lean in close and talk loud over the hum of the heater. She won’t turn it off, not even for an interview. Height says it’s cold. Her executive assistant Christina Toney gives in. “You’ll have to talk loudly,” she says. Even without the hum of the heater, Height’s hearing isn’t as good as it used to be. But her mind is incredibly sharp for a woman three years shy of a century. She is passionate about the causes for which she works. Often called “godmother of the women’s movement” height is currently focusing her attention on the rising incarceration of AfricanAmerican females. “I’m working hard on that,” she says. While the general belief that Black males are having a difficult time is true, Height says people overlook the fact that girls are going into the criminal justice system at a rate higher than boys, with many going in for serious crimes and even leaving children behind. “If you look at that and follow that pattern - those are the mothers of the future,” Height says. “And if you look at that pattern you can not feel hope for the future.” Height actually has more than one job, despite the fact that she is confined to a wheelchair. Her public service and volunteerism are like second or even third jobs.
Insight News • September 28 - October 4, 2009 • Page 9 She chairs the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, a Washington, D.C.based conference of civil rights organizations. Her duties at LCCR require her to attend board meetings. The Rankin, PA native also travels the country when her health permits. She does speaking engagements and events that require her presence, such as the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, where she was an honored guest.
Farmer, and John Lewis – Dr. Height was the only peer not allowed to speak during the 1963 March on Washington – simply because she was a woman.\ Today, Height is treated as civil rights royalty, receiving standing ovations and enthusiastic applause just about everywhere she goes. She says that the present generation must continue the work of those that came before. “I think that we simply have
TODAY, HEIGHT IS TREATED AS CIVIL RIGHTS ROYALTY, RECEIVING STANDING OVATIONS AND ENTHUSIASTIC APPLAUSE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE SHE GOES. Most people don’t see 97. And those who do have usually been retired for decades. Height says her activism keeps her inspired as she influences the continued fight for civil rights, a fight that she started years ago as a teenager. When she was in high school she entered the Elks’ oratorical contest on the Constitution of the United States. “At 14, I’d become very much involved in understanding the Constitution. I chose to write my oration on the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments of the Constitution,” she recalls. “And that was at 14, and today, I’m still trying to make the promise that the 14th amendment makes under law a reality.” More than 73 years later, Height is still developing new vision. She wants to use NCNW’s broad reach to organize women all across the country to help them take more of an active hand in mentoring younger girls. “I owe a lot to my early childhood and youth the opportunity to be a part of organizations and groups,” she said. “We were working on something that was beneficial. I think that’s what is needed today.” While the ascension of African American women as leaders and trailblazers in all fields is booming, Height believes there is still a long way to go. Of the Big Six civil rights leaders – A. Philip Randolph, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, James
to keep going; realize that we have to keep working to open the doors that need to be opened,” she said. “Today, one of our
problems as a people is that so many of the present generation go through the open doors but they don’t know how they got opened. We have to help this generation understand how those doors got opened and why they cannot rest until they’ve got them fully opened.” She explains, “I think today, we have a generation that has to learn how to tackle the issues of the day and do it in such a fashion that it builds more sense of community and strength. We build on our history and try to make tomorrow a better day for our children, and not simply think that one day it will happen. This is a society today based on technology and science and we have to be prepared for this day. That’s what is so great about Barack Obama. He was prepared for this day and he’s showing it everyday.” But, with all the preparation, her life’s work is steeped in the
fact that race is still a factor in curtailing individual progress. Height was good friends with her late Civil Rights colleague Dr. Martin Luther King. She’d known him since he was 15years-old. King’s renowned “I Have a Dream” speech probably wouldn’t have had happened if it wasn’t for Height stepping in. Because of time concerns, the speakers at the 1963 march on Washington didn’t want to give the minister the time he needed to say the speech. Every speaker was evenly allotted seven minutes to speak. Height made the case that King should speak last so that he could speak longer. It worked out. She’s built a good relationship with another great orator— our 44th president Barack Obama. Height struggles to compare Dr. King, a Baptist preacher, with the country’s first Black president. King was fighting for the country, specifically
pertaining to the civil rights of African Americans and later the poor. On the other hand, Obama as president is a man who must articulate a vision for the nation as a whole. “I think in that respect, both of them were visionaries,” Height says. “I think Dr. King was a good messenger, a good inspiration and a good leader in the sense of helping us all understand that we are more than we think we are and that we are all a part of a world. I think Obama is more like the practitioner who comes along and sees how to get some of that vision realized in terms of the political arena and in the day-byday lives of people. Dr. King was a drum major for justice. I see Obama trying to turn that justice into a reality in the lives of people.”
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Events Regina Marie Williams presents Jump at the Sun – Sept. 28 Monday, 7 p.m. at the Central High School Black Box Theater, 275 Lexington Parkway N., Saint Paul. For more information, please call The Friends at 651/222-3242 or go online at www.thefriends.org. HIRE Minnesota Action at MnDOT – Sept. 29 Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 am - 1 pm at Lao Family Community of Minnesota , 320 University Avenue W, St. Paul. MMEP evening on African American student scholarships Sept. 29 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the North Community YMCA, Youth & Teen Center, 1711 West Broadway Avenue, Mpls. For more information about the evening, visit www.mmep.org. ‘Family Feuds: How We Deal With Difference’ - Ongoing 7 to 9 p.m. on five consecutive Mondays from Oct. 19 to Nov. 16. Locations are: Oct. 19, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; Oct. 26, Islamic Center of Minnesota; Nov. 2, Klas Center, Hamline University; Nov. 9, Temple of Aaron; Nov. 16, Central Baptist Church. For addresses and directions go to the SPIN Website at: http://www.spacc.org/spin. Flu shots - Sept. 30 Weds., Sept. 30, 2:30 - 6:30 pm, at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th, St. Room 109, Mpls., MN. Adults: $15. Children: Free. Please contact Art Serotoff for more information at 612-821-2374.
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Weight Watchers sessions at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center - Sept. Everyone is welcome to join. This session will be 12 weeks and will include 8 weeks of free e-tools. This group meets Fridays from 12 - 1 pm. If you are interested, please call to Doris Hanson at. – 612-543-2886 or 612-543-2577. NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 1313 Penn Avenue North, Mpls. September Events for the Northside Marketing Taskforce (NMTF) Annual meeting - Topics: Discuss the status of the NMTF, recruit new board members, discuss application process, Tuesday, September 19, 2009, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Building Board Room, 1-3 pm., 12117 West River Road. Minneapolis, MN 55411. The public is encouraged to attend this free, open meeting. Foreclosure information workshops scheduled at Hennepin County libraries and city halls - Ongoing Thursday, Oct. 1 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn Park City Hall 5200 85th Ave. N. 763-424-8000 Monday, Oct. 5 6:30 p.m. Hennepin County Library – St. Anthony 2941 Pentagon Drive N.E. 952-847-6075. Saturday, Oct. 17 11 a.m. Hennepin County Library – Southdale 7001 York Ave. S., Edina. 952-847-5900. Thursday, Nov. 12 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. 952-924-2500. For more information about the workshops, call the individual locations or Ed Nelson, Minnesota Home Ownership Center: 651-6599336. www.hennepin.us. Is Your Child a Target of Bullying? – Oct. 1
Assumed Name 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ELLUMILITE 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 6171 Creek Line Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Lori J. Anderson, 6171 Creek Line Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Ron E. Nelson, 17887 92nd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55311 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statues section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Signed by: Lori J. Anderson Date Filed: 9/02/2009 Insight News 9/28/2009, 10/5/2009
Thurs., Oct. 1, 7 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested. To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org. PACER Center: How to Access, Download, and Play Free Digital Books for Children – Oct. 1 Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m at Project for Pride in Living Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis. To register, call PACER at 952-8389000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). www.pacer.org. Fall Harvest Garden Party Oct. 3 Sat., Oct 3, 4 - 7 PM at Pauline and Lafayette Cullars, 1268 Ashland Ave., St. Paul, MN. Please RSVP to Arlana, 612-408-6781, avaspecial@avaspecial.com. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day – Oct. 3 Sat., Oct. 3 from 10am - 2pm at the Battle Creek Regional Park recreation center parking lot, 75 Winthrop Street South, Saint Paul. This event is free and no reservations are needed. For more information, call 651-290-3030 X234 or visit nps.gov/miss.
The Color Wheel Gallery 6th Annual Artists Under 18 Show – Oct. 3 Sat., Oct. 3, 5:00 - 9:00pm at 319 W 46th St. Mpls (46th & Grand). 612823-5693. PACER offers housing resource and information fair – Oct. 3 PACER Center is offering a free housing resource and information fair for families of young adults with disabilities age 14 and older. It is on Sat., Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested. To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org. An Autumn Eve in Historic Northeast – Oct. 3 Sat. October 3rd from 7-11 p.m. at Elsie’s Banquet Room, 729 Marshall St NE (at 8th Ave.) Mpls. To purchase tickets, contact Pete Gamades at 612.310.6151 or gama0006@umn.edu. The Living with Breast Cancer Educational Conference – Oct. 3 Sat., October 3, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Minneapolis Convention Center. For more information and to register go to www.bcaa.org.
Verilea Howard Queen of Peace Candlelight Vigil – Oct. 4 Oct. 4th, 7-8 p.m. at the Cub Foods Parking Lot – North West Corner, Lyndale & West Broadway Avenues, North Mpls. Join others to remember North Minneapolis lives lost due to domestic violence or child abuse and to recommit to the prevention of further violence. FFI: contact Jeannette Raymond 612.728.2093 or jraymond@fcsmn.org. Groundbreaking Ceremony Oct. 4 Sun., 12:30 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony at the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church of Saint Paul to celebrate a new addition to the church. Pilgrim is located at 732 W. Central Avenue. Rev. Charles L. Gill, Jr. is the Senior Pastor. For more info contact Jaddie Edwards at the church 651-227-3220; email:
jedwards@pilgrimbaptistchurch.org The public is welcome to attend. Diversity Council Fall Symposium - Oct. 5 thru 7 Oct. 5 thru 7 at St. Catherine University St. Paul and Mpls Campuses. More info www.stkate.edu. Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk – Oct. 10 Sat. 9 a.m. at Boom Island Park (700 Sibley St NE), Mpls. The USTAFcertified course winds through several of Minneapolis’ most scenic areas, including Boom Island Park, Nicollet Island, the Stone Arch Bridge, and the Mississippi Riverfront. Registration and other event information is available at www.stawno.org and at www.active.com.
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SPORTS New stadium, new Gophers, new hope Mr T’s Sports Report
By Ryan T. Scott ryan@insightnews.com Impressive, necessary, and gameon. Those were the thoughts that ran through my head while watching the first few plays of the 2009 Gopher Football Season. And though my first thought was ‘impressive’ —in reference to the new TCF Bank Stadium— I waited until after attending the second home game before deciding that the 2009 Gopher football team was also impressive. Home game number two featured the eighth-ranked Cal (Berkley) Bears and though the game may have resulted in a fivetouchdown Heisman Trophy highlight reel for Cal running back Jahvid Best, it was clear to all that the Gophers could play with the eighth-ranked team in the country. And so as I always say, hope springs eternal in college football. What was even more evident was that TCF Stadium is like a brand new pair of shoes that makes your day feel a little bit better than the day before. We all know Minneapolis has a beautiful skyline; just imagine how that skyline looks in the background of an open stadium where fans can experience the sun set and its warm, closing light kisses. An added touch to the season opener was the fighter planes flying over the stadium at the beginning the game getting a bunch of people jacked-up like they just got done watching Tom Cruise in the movie Top Gun? I’m sure that for quite a few people, the thought of legally joining 50, 000 others in making enough noise to wake the neighbors has its merits, too. And since we’re talking about college, not pro football, all of these spiritually stimulating background experiences blend perfectly with the spirit of college and college football…in other words, college
football should not be played in a dome. Gophers Football home games are sold-out for this season, and now that I’ve been, I can say that the tickets are more than worth whatever they cost. Here I go looking too deep into issues when all you wanna do is read some sports, but one step further than the collegiate impact of the new stadium, is the social impact of the stadium. Call me crazy, but when I see construction, I think jobs. And while I’ll stop short of rolling out the nationwide issue of minority contractor inclusion, I breathe a sigh of relief when I see a whole bunch of people happily working the stadium as security guards, bus drivers, maintenance, and concessions; though I will throw out there the simple contrast in definition of the words “construction” versus “concessions.” A recession makes people hungry for a few morsels of progress, and nothing says progress, since the beginning of
TCF Bank Stadium time, like a new pyramid, hospital, stadium, or some other edifice. As we climb out of this period of overall struggle, it is important to rally around education and social progress as much as possible; I suppose collegiate sports can kill two birds with one stone in that way. As for the Gopher football team, they’re turning a page from their own recession of sorts. Coach Tim Brewster, in his third year, seems to be on schedule in terms of the team’s progress on the field, and the scheduling of high profile teams such as the Cal Bears
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shows that the Gophers have some chops (or at least two sharp front teeth). The next few years include visits from national powerhouses such as the University of Southern California, and the University of Texas. Since my USC Trojans have a propensity to lose early year games against up-and-coming programs, I’m already weary at the thought of seeing 50,000 Gopher fans storm the field for the victory of a lifetime, and the constant gnawing of little rodent loving friends in my ear thereafter. Good grief, and Game-On.
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