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Executive Suite: Phil Andrews, Hempstead Originally published: March 12, 2014 8:45 PM Updated: March 16, 2014 3:53 PM By CHRISTINE GIORDANO. Special to Newsday The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce is working to increase the number of minorityowned businesses in the region, following a goal set by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to include minorities in 20 percent of state contracts, says president Phil Andrews.

Founded two years ago, the chamber connects members with business and government leaders, helps owners obtain minority certification, and gives "the wider community an opportunity to do business with a significant segment of the market," he says. Meetings are publicized on Facebook; the next one is April 3.

Andrews, 50, began his career working by day for the New York City Correction Department and spending nights helping to build the Haircut Hut chain. The company grew to 10 stores before he retired; he now runs P.A. Public Relations Co. How does the chamber help cultivate business opportunities?

We develop a relationship with the agencies and ask the procurement people to talk to us and tell us how we can do business with them.

How does certifying a minority-owned business help?

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It makes them able to get contracts, but it also certifies that they're in business and gets their paperwork in order.

And decreases the likelihood that they won't fulfill the contract.

How are you trying to keep minorities from moving off Long Island?

We see ourselves in the business of helping to make Long Island sustainable for the African-American community. Business growth, job creation, private-sector opportunities and government contracting opportunities will slow down the rate of African-Americans relocating to other parts of the country.

What else do you want to do?

We want to be that vehicle for people who may not be in business, to create future businesses. We're encouraging other ethnic groups to be part of the chamber. And we're going to be working with the Hofstra Small Business Development Center on training in business skills like bookkeeping, marketing. Everyone wants to be in business, but you've got to learn the language of business first.

What's the key to staying in business and creating something viable here?

I gave out scholarships, spoke at schools, had Kwanzaa events and art exhibits at my stores. So one of the keys is staying involved in your community.

How did you build your business while working full time?

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my niece. Family [treats] the business like it's theirs, and that's hard to find.

You also hired former inmates?

When you open a business, you help somebody feed their family. That's one of the greatest things you can do.

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on April 3. Guest speaker Lorette Farris, president and CEO of Washington D.C.-based iBoss, will talk about new capital markets created as a result of the JOBS Act of 2012, including ways to use donation and equity-based crowdfunding. For more information, email info@liaacc.com.

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A Conservative announces 4th Congressional District bid, without party support Wednesday March 12, 2014 5:21 PM By Paul LaRocco A Hempstead schools advocate said Wednesday that she would seek Conservative Party support for a 4th Congressional District bid.

Caprice Rines, 46, a retired insurance claims adjuster, said she’s joining the already crowded field looking to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy because she hasn't seen a candidate who can relate to all segments of the diverse Nassau district.

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CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS PROGRAM Presiding Officer Gregory’s Collection Yields Hundreds of Phones for Our Troops

Amityville, NY – Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory continues to collect cell phones to benefit our military personnel serving overseas. To date he has collected over 650 phones on behalf of Cell Phones for Soldiers to be recycled for the purchase of calling cards for active-duty military members and veterans.

“I want to thank my fellow legislators as well as the residents of Suffolk County for their support of our soldiers and their families,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “This collection is ongoing

Residents may bring their unwanted used or broken cell phones to any of the following legislative offices: 

Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, 15 Albany Avenue, Amityville

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Legislator Steven H. Stern, Chairman, Veterans & Seniors Committee 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Suite P, Huntington

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Legislator Thomas Cilmi, 96 East Main St., Ste 5, East Islip

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Legislator Monica Martinez, 320 Carleton Ave., Ste. 4300, Central Islip

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Legislator Sarah Anker, 620 Route 25A, Ste. B, Mount Sinai

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Suffolk County Legislature William H. Rogers Building 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge

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PRESIDING OFFICER GREGORY AND COUNCILWOMAN GORDON HOST WOMEN’S MINI-CONFERENCE Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory and Babylon Town Councilwoman Jacqueline A. Gordon are hosting a Women’s Mini-Conference on financial planning, family health and childcare at Old Town Hall in Babylon.

Women’s Mini Conference Old Town Hall 47 W. Main St., Babylon Tuesday, March 25 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

“Presiding Officer Gregory and I believe it important to give women in the Town of Babylon an opportunity to learn about many of the resources that are available to them,” said Councilwoman Gordon. “This Mini Women's Conference will give constituents the opportunity to interact with and gain information from the presenters. Women are the backbone of families and families are the backbone of communities. When women are successful, communities are successful.”

“Managing sound financial planning, accessing quality healthcare and maintaining reliable childcare are among the top challenges facing women today,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “We have a wealth of resources and services available throughout Suffolk County, and I invite everyone to stop by to pick up information that may assist in addressing these issues for women and families.”

Marks of Excellence

Following is an updated list of presenters:

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

Health

Childcare Council of Suffolk

Suffolk County:

Family Service League

Women’s Services

Finance

Office for the Aging

Teachers Federal Credit Union

Health Services, Maternal/Infant Community Health Collaborative

Mass Mutual Group, Financial Services

Town of Babylon Department of Human Services Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Cornell Cooperative Extension, Nutrition Health & Wellness

Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center

For more information, contact Presiding Officer Gregory’s district office, 631-854-1111.

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OP-ED FROM THE DESK OF DON DURANT When it comes to the relationship between money and speech, there is a fundamental difference between content and amplification. What I am speak about is whether a wealthy individual or a corporation that accumulates wealth in the economic sphere should be able to use that economic might to purchase political power by amplifying its voice, using essentially a million dollar megaphone, drowning out the rest of us in a sea of campaign cash.

You know how bad a Republican Senate majority would be just based on the fringe GOP senators who attack our constitutional rights and values on a daily basis -- people like Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and the self-proclaimed "Guardian of Gridlock" himself, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.Greg Brannon, one of the top contenders for the GOP nomination in the North Carolina Senate race recently said that Planned Parenthood is trying to kill three-monthold babies!

He's also asserted that the food stamp program "enslaves people," interstate toll roads are akin to "fascism" and, despite being a medical doctor, that abortion is linked to breast cancer (an absolute falsehood). He has addressed a secessionist group and served as president of an organization called "Founder's Truth," whose blog served as a home for some of the wildest right-wing conspiracy theories un- ington since 2010. Chief Justice John Roberts is an important justice to watch, since he has been sceptical of campaign fider the sun.

In Mississippi, a Tea Party primary challenger to Re- nance reform throughout his term on the court. A radical decipublican incumbent Thad Cochran, Chris McDaniel, has sion from teh court, hat jeopardizes contribution limits, will the backing of powerful right-wing groups like Club For do a significant amount harm to the court's stature, becaue teh Growth, Tea Party Express, Senate Conservatives Fund and public does not beklieve taht corporations are people. The FreedomWorks and recently retweeted a white suprema- public does not believe that money is speech, and teh public does not feel that one person should be able to dump $3.5 milcist. lion into an election and drown out their fellow citizens, with The potential Republican Senate majority could be shap- tax free advertising alone. This threatens the integrity of our ing up to be as bad -- or even worse -- than the Tea Party democracy.

House majority that has so badly mucked things up in Wash-

Public Service Announcement from the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Did you know that you, your relative, neighbor or friend could be a victim of domestic violence? Domestic Violence has no boundaries. Contact the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for help. Call the 24-hour hotline 631-666-8833. Trained counselors are always available. For more information visit sccadv.org Domestic violence is a crime. Those suffering are often afraid to report it to the police. The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence places trained advocates in all seven Suffolk County Police Precincts to help those in need. For more information please call 631-666-8833 or visit us at www.sccadv.org

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Gerry Meyer Retires Town of Hempstead Town of Hempstead employee Gerry Meyer retired from the Department of Public Safety where he served as a Security Aide for 11 years. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby offered her congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy future in retirement, during the celebration held at The Railroad Inn in Valley Stream. Pictured: Thomas DeMaria, Commissioner Public Safety, Gerry Meyer, honoree, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby

COMPTROLLER DiNAPOLI RELEASES MUNICIPAL AUDITS New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Alabama, Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Joint Fire District, Cayuga County Community College, Dutchess County, Town of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District.

“In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.”

Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (Genesee County) The town clerk deposited all moneys collected and remitted these moneys to the supervisor, county and other agencies appropriately. Moneys collected were also reported in an accurate and timely manner. However, the town board is not providing adequate oversight of the clerk’s operations.

Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Livingston County) The department has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations other than the by-laws, which were not adequate or consistently followed. In addition, the board did not provide adequate oversight of the treasurer, who was responsible for all financial duties.

Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Livingston County) The district board generally provides adequate oversight of financial activities, but improvements can be made. Specifically, monthly reports provided by the treasurer include only year-to-date information and do not provide detail for the current month’s activities, which makes it difficult to monitor operations.

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Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291) Auditors found a number of weaknesses in the college’s internal controls over information technology assets. For example, the college does not regularly monitor or review its computers to ensure that all software installed is approved and legally obtained.

Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370) Budgeted revenues and expenditures for the 2014 proposed budget were reasonable and the budget was structurally balanced. However, the general fund balance was used to cover shortages in the county’s enterprise funds. The general fund balance decreased by nearly $9.4 million between 2010 and 2012.

Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Onondaga County) The town supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records for all town funds or ensure that bank reconciliations were properly performed. This resulted in accounting errors and the failure to file annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Also, the board did not annually audit, or have an independent public accountant audit, the supervisor’s records.

Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (Nassau County) The district board did not review and/or approve, monitor or control the firehouse hall rental process. As a result, one commissioner was able to rent the hall to various individuals and organizations and collect but not deposit any of the approximately $44,000 in rental moneys generated by these events. In addition, the district has more sport utility vehicles than appear to be necessary for appropriate district operations.

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From the Desk of Mayor Hall As we make our way through March, it’s time to prepare our yearly taxes, move past the winter storms of the last few months and begin looking forward to the spring and summer. And with numerous pressing international issues filling the news cycle, one very important issue seems to have slipped through the cracks this month: colon cancer.

March is National Colorectal (colon) Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Sadly, each year about 140,000 Americans alone are diagnosed, and more than 50,000 lose their struggle.

Like most cancers, the risk increases with age; more than 90% of those affected are over 50 years old. That’s why you should be screened soon after your 50th birthday and then regularly until the age of 75.

Screenings for colorectal cancer are critical because symptoms may not appear for many months. Because of that, it’s important that you regularly check for blood in your stool, take note of stomach pains that will not subside, and consult a doctor if you have unexplainable weight loss. These are all major indicators that you might have colon cancer. These symptoms can be caused by something less dangerous, but the only way to know is by seeing a physician.

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rier to find out your coverage, and to find out about Medicare coverage call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227).

New York is a member state of the CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program, which provides screenings and follow-up care to men and women ages 50–64 with low income who are underinsured or uninsured for screenings. Please take advantage of every opportunity to stay healthy!

To learn more about what is going on in the Village of Hempstead, including information about local organizations that serve youth and families, visit www.villageofhempstead.org. To report any nonemergency issues around the Village, remember to use the VillageLine at 516-478-6333.

Sincerely,

Wayne Mayor Wayne J. Hall

HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT WORKSHOP USING SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB SEARCH Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:30pm – 8:30pm For immediate release* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * advance Registration needed * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Contact: Reference* * * * * * * * * * * * *481-6990

There are several things you can do to reduce your chances of getting cancer. By exercising more, avoiding obesity and limiting alcohol intake, your risk lowers immensely. And, of course, quitting smoking drastically lowers your risk for all types of cancer.

Other factors, from genetics to ulcerative colitis may increase your risk. If you’re unsure of what type or frequency of screening is best for you, consult your medical professional.

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A resume is no longer enough. Today’s job seekers must have a LinkedIn Profile and know how to use other social media for a well-rounded job search strategy. Participants will learn how to build their LinkedIn Profile and how Twitter and Facebook can add value to a 21st Century job search.

This is an informative presentation and handouts will be made available to all who attend. This free program will be held in the Community Room of the library.

Registration is required.

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CHEMIST BEING RIDICULED FOR DARK SKIN LED TO AMAZING INVENTION

dren. Black people are very good at finding early talent in sports and entertainment, but we should be equally diligent in scouting talents in science, writing, business, etc. The programs that Eunice entered at an early age were an important part of her development.

Eunice Cofie says that she grew up with low self-esteem, much of it due to bullying. She was made fun of for a reason that should shame us all: Her dark skin. This beautiful young woman admits that she was made to feel that she was less-than, and that growing up was difficult.

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Thanks to a strong father figure who wanted his daughter to overcome these psychological hurdles, Eunice was inspired to invent a set of beauty supplies for women with rich skin like her own. This led to the creation of NUEKIE, her cosmetics company.

Eunice’s story is a great one for Financial Juneteenth, because she shows how we can turn a negative into a positive. She says that her father got her into programs at an early age that allowed her to develop as an inventor, finding her passion and purpose in life. Additionally, she not only overcame the psychological damage of her bullying, she was able to show just how beautiful dark skin is when it is not viewed through the distorted and confused lense of white supremacy.

Watch her video below, it will amaze you.

Financial Juneteenth lessons from this story: 1) Good role models are important for the selfesteem of our children. Eunice’s father was an important part of her development, so we can never underemphasize the importance of a strong male role model.

developed in the black community, even among those of us who are well-educated. Yes, Eunice could be sitting around waiting for someone to give her a job, but she has instead created her own job.

There are a lot of highly-educated African Americans who can’t find employment right now. Going to school doesn’t always make you economically secure. In fact, it might even create a false sense of security.

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ASK LISA-ANNE Q. It seems we have not won the war on drugs as more and more youth are dying from drug overdose. What is the popular drug being used right now and what can parents do to prevent their kids from using it?

A. Good question! No, we have not won the war, yet!

Last summer's headline news was the heroin-related death of Glee star Cory Monteith, best known for playing television's clean-cut high school football star Finn Hudson. Last month's headline was Philip Seymour Hoffman, also known to teens for his role as head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee in the popular Hunger Games movie series. Yet beyond Hollywood, stories of heroin abuse and tragedy appear in communities nationwide.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. drug poisoning deaths involving heroin increased 45 percent from 2006 to 2010 -- and the trend is especially dire for younger users ages 15 to 24.

Heroin is much more powerful than it used to be and, according to drug enforcement experts, is not limited to the use of a needle and back-alley experiences that might come to mind. According to a recent Teen Vogue article, getting heroin is as easy as purchasing a pill, because that's what heroin has become: a powder-filled capsule known as a button, designed to be broken open and snorted, that can be purchased for just $10.

Experts say that many heroin users start with pain pills. Perhaps that is not surprising: The CDC 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System reports that 20.7 percent of students surveyed had taken prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription one or more times during their life. But pain pills are expensive—legally and on the black market—pushing those dependent on them to seek out a cheaper, more easily accessible alternative with a similar kind of high: heroin.

The 1990s brought the widespread availability of higher purity heroin that made snorting or smoking the drug possible. This shift produced an increasing number of users, including youth that appeared in national survey data in the mid-1990s. In the big cities, the increase in heroin use again faded somewhat as the new century began. In major hubs for heroin distribution, such as New York and Chicago, data from ER visits, treatment admissions and arrest records showed that heroin users were an aging group with fewer young recruits.

Over the last few years, research shows that heroin use in general and among new young users in particular is increasing in unlikely places. In the years between 2000 2013, the proportion of arrestees 18-24 years old who tested positive for heroin when they were arrested has increased by more than 20 percent in unlikely cities such as Minneapolis and Indianapolis. Places such as Upstate New York, rural New Hampshire, small towns in Vermont, Maine, and counties in the Midwest are starting to NASSAU COUNTY EDITION

see a rise in heroin use in areas that historically were relatively untouched by the drug.

About Heroin!

The thing about heroin is that it is highly addictive. It doesn’t play favorites. Anyone from any socioeconomic group and age bracket can easily become addicted with a very short span of repeated use. Heroin is an opioid that is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seedpod of the Asian poppy plant.

It can be injected, inhaled by snorting or sniffing or smoked. Once it’s in the body, it enters the brain where it is converted back into morphine - which binds to opioid receptors. These receptors are located in many areas of the brain (and body) and are especially involved in the perception of pain and reward. Opioid receptors are also located in the brain stem, which controls automatic processes critical for life, such as blood pressure, arousal, and respiration. Heroin overdoses frequently involve a suppression of breathing, which can be fatal if not addressed. Most fatal overdoses occur when someone is using alone.

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Career Day Helps Students Understand Path for Success Students at Archer Street School in Freeport learned about different jobs from the professionals who do them during the school’s annual Career Day. Visitors spent time in classrooms answering questions as they explained what they do and how their schooling helped them on the career path. “We are proud to have you here to enrich the career goals of our students,” said Principal Paula Lein.

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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Board of Education President Debra Mulé, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby, and Nassau County official Raymond Thomas, representing Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, were on hand to offer support for the program.

Job-specific equipment of all shapes and sizes helped the guest speakers share their careers. Vocations included animal shelter humanitarian, ballroom dancer, clothing designer, coffee manufacturer, courtroom judge, court stenographer, dentist, financial news reporter, pediatrician, personal trainer, police officer and detective, and power plant assistant superintendent.

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In a short amount of time, a tolerance to the drug builds up so that it takes more heroin to get the same “euphotic” results. Even a short break in usage can cause an overdose if the user ingests the same amount of heroin they were using before the break.

Recent surveys of teens and college age young adults reveal that this age group doesn’t believe that occasional use of heroin is dangerous. That should be a large red flag to parents of teens and soon to be or enrolled college students.

How Can You Tell If My Child Uses Heroin?

Heroin is usually smoked, snorted or injected. You may find the remnants of use in the bedroom, closet or bathroom. Heroin is a powdery or crumbly substance. The color is typically off white to dark brown. Black tar heroin is nearly black and is sticky instead of powdery. Syringes or small glass or metal pipes are used when someone is injecting. Spoons and lighters are used to cook the drug before injection and something like a belt, thin rubber hose or tie is often wrapped around the arm, hand or leg to make a vein stand out.

Users will usually get a dry mouth and his or her skin will flush. Small punctures in the skin appear (tracks or needle marks) in the arms, hands, legs and even feet. Heroin can cause someone to nod off in mid-sentence. Breathing is slowed. A user’s thinking is typically impaired. They will tend to lose some memory. Self-control and good decisionmaking suffers. Some users itch a lot, are nauseated and vomit. Skin infections and constipation are common. Heroin users tend to become isolated except when they need to get more drugs. Personality changes occur and mood swings are typical.

What Should Parents Do? Adolescence can lead to sudden changes in a child's moods and behaviors, making it hard for parents to spot the signs of alcohol or other drug use. But according to Lea Goldstein, a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with teens and families, struggling with substance abuse, observing more than a few of the following signs means that it's time to take action: the smell of alcohol or odor of marijuana stealing or borrowing money defensiveness about activities and possessions unusual mood changes or temper outbursts marked changes in eating or sleeping habits decline in academic performance heavy use of perfumes, mouthwash or other scents to hide drug use a bedroom littered with burned matches, pipes or other drug paraphernalia changes in friend groups significant change in personal appearance or hygiene loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies difficulty with concentration The earlier you respond to such signs, the better. Follow these guidelines: NASSAU COUNTY EDITION

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Talk about it. Share your observations with your child, while avoiding direct accusations. Stick to the facts and stay calm during this discussion. Don't have it if your child is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Help your child create a plan for refusing drugs. The key is to come up with a plan that your teenager will actually use in a social setting where kids are using drugs. Ex. Tell teen to go to the bathroom--wherever it is--and sit in there for five minutes and time it. Then come out and tell your friends that you're sick and that you need to go home. Call home and have a parent pick you up.

Enforce a zero-tolerance rule. Research indicates that parental disapproval does deter adolescent drug use. Remind your children that you expect them to avoid all alcohol or other drug use--period. Set clear rules and expectations around alcohol and other drug use and establish reasonable consequences if those rules are broken.

Develop a written contract.

Involve other people. You don't have to do this alone.

Many people can help you intervene with your child--for example, a family doctor, school counselor, or addiction counselor. In addition, turn to support groups for teenagers and their families who are in recovery from addiction.

Focus on prevention. Stay actively involved in your teenager's life. Get to know his or her friends and their parents. Set and enforce curfews. Encourage participation in school and after-school activities. Also take time each week to ask what your child is thinking, feeling, and doing--and listen to the answers without interrupting.

Know where your child is at all times. Double check the information your child gives you and keep up with him/ her via cell phone.

Some experts may disagree but an open bedroom policy is necessary these days. Let your child know you will walk in at any time and search his/her room regularly.

Here is a link to the Parent Talk Kit to help parents start the conversation about drugs! http:// medicineabuseproject.org/assets/documents/ parent_talk_kit.pdf Some information gathered from: https:// www.hazelden.org/web/public/prev50905.page and http://www.kvue.com/news/health/kidsdoctor/243710051.html Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speechlanguage pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speechlanguage pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration.

She is the author of the books, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas, They S S Say I’m a St St Stutterer, But I S S Say Nothing! Meet Kelly and co-author of the books 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD and 365+1 Ways to Succeed With ADHD available at www.Amazon.com. She is a member of the National Education Writers Association and the Education Editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Baldwin, New York. You may contact her at speechlrb@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.

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First Freeport Fun Day Brings Out the Best in Everyone Freeport High School held its first Fun Day Athletic Challenge that encouraged all students to freely participate in an afternoon of gymnasium games but was designed to particularly involve and engage those students with special needs. A group of Freeport student volunteers called “Peer Buddies” were on hand to coach and play with the participants and ensure they had a good time.

Smiles were everywhere as students were divided into teams and rotated into supervised activities, such as soccer and net games. Special education teacher Madeline Silverman and physical education teacher Toby Elmore coordinated the afterschool program. “This has been in the planning stage for a long time and I am happy that our district has been so supportive,” said Silverman. “Hopefully, this is just the starting point for many more great events to come.” One of the future ideas is to have other high schools from the area also participate.

Parents and friends turned out to populate the bleachers and cheer on the special student-athletes as they proudly wore their Freeport jerseys and shared good times with classmates.

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Career Day at Archer Street School Archer Street School in Freeport hosted a Career Day at the school. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby enjoyed speaking with students and sharing her experience as Councilwoman. Dorothy Goosby, Councilwoman Paula R. Lein, Principa Miguel Bermudez, Chief of Police

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When AMERICA runs out of VICTIMS like these who do you think MURDERERS like those will come after next?

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Lido Beach Attorney Arrested for Stealing $16,000 in Escrow Funds from Mother and Daughter Susan Odery, 56, charged with stealing money meant for payment of taxes

DA Rice Addresses Danger of Heroin Usage Among Young People at Local School Presentation Now in its 6th year, DA Rice’s ‘Not My Child’ program teaches parents and educators about the problem of heroin addiction SYOSSET, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice appeared at HB Thompson Middle School in Syosset on Tuesday to speak at a presentation of “Not My Child,” a program she created to address the epidemic of heroin addiction and its devastating impact on families and neighborhoods.

“Knowing the signs of drug use is so important because when it comes to addiction – especially heroin and other opiate addiction – time is of the essence,” DA Rice said.

“The longer we wait, the harder it is to tell a child about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.”

Not My Child is a presentation that teaches parents about how to look for signs of drug use, and how abuse of heroin and other opiates isn’t just about shooting up with needles – addiction to opiates in pill form is a growing problem among young people in our communities. The presentation will also discuss trends DA Rice’s office is seeing in drug use among young adults in our area.

Started in September 2008, Not My Child is designed to help parents and educators spot heroin addiction in its early stages, and gives examples about how they can create partnerships to tackle this deadly disease.

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Lido Beach attorney charged with stealing more than $16,000 placed in an escrow account by a mother and daughter for taxes that were never paid on an apartment sold in New York City.

Susan Odery, 56, was arrested and arraigned today on two counts of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D felony) before Nassau County District Court Judge Tricia Ferrell. Odery was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court on April 4.

“The attorney-client relationship is pivotal to the functioning of our society and when that bond is broken, our entire legal system is weakened,” DA Rice said. “My office will continue to pursue these cases to make sure that the trust all clients should have in their attorneys is never misplaced.”

DA Rice said that on April 25, 2012, a New Jersey mother and daughter attended the closing on the sale of a New York City apartment that they owned, with Odery representing them as their attorney. At the closing it was agreed that $16,758 would be applied for the payment of New York State taxes.

Odery wrote out two checks at the closing to pay the taxes. New York State attempted to cash the checks on May 16, 2012 and again on May 18, 2012.

On both of these dates the checks were returned as unpaid.

Odery’s bank later informed investigators from DA Rice’s office that Odery had placed a stop payment on the checks.

A check of the daily balance for that account revealed that there were insufficient funds to make that payment.

In April 2013, the victims discovered that the taxes had not been paid when they received a bill for penalties from the State of New York Department of Taxation and Finance for not submitting their estimated tax on the sale of their apartment in a timely manner.

The sellers contacted Odery about the bill and she claimed that there was an error and that she would handle it. However, she did not and the tax bill was not paid.

Odery was contacted again and she continued giving the sellers excuses, telling the victims that she had to retrieve the files from archives, but that they may not be retrievable due to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.

After multiple attempts were made to have Odery pay the tax bill, the sellers filed a complaint with DA Rice’s office.

Assistant District Attorney Victoria Curran of DA Rice’s Government and Consumer Frauds Bureau is prosecuting the case. Odery is represented by Ariana Smith, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

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DA Rice and Mayor Hall Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of Groundbreaking Youth Court Program Progressive and innovative program founded by DA Rice in 2011 also marks 350th case involving nonviolent youth offenders HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Hempstead Village Mayor Wayne Hall, approximately 30 volunteers and their family members celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Nassau County Youth Court at an event on Thursday, March 13 that also marked the hearing of the court’s 350th case.

“Young people need a place where they are allowed the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow into productive and law-abiding members of society,” DA Rice said at the event at Hempstead Village Court. “People who have participated in these 350 cases over the past three years have seen firsthand the power of Youth Court to transform young people into agents for positive change – not only in their own lives, but for the larger community as well.”

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director of DA Rice’s Youth Court, and Assistant District Attorney Arianne Reyer, Youth Court’s assistant director, on the occasion of the program’s 3rd anniversary.

Youth Court provides young people who have committed nonviolent crimes with the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, serve their community, and learn character and career-building skills. The Hempstead Village Court and the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University have housed Youth Court since 2011 and continually support the efforts of the program.

To be eligible, all offenders – referred to as respondents – must be 11 to 17 years old, acknowledge their wrongdoing, and take responsibility for their actions.

Over 100 youth offenders are served in Youth Court a year. Approximately 60 active volunteers from across Nassau County take on roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, bailiff, clerk, and juror during Youth Court hearings. All respondents must answer questions from jurors about what they did and why it was wrong.

After a hearing, the jury deliberates and imposes a fair and constructive sanction for the respondents using restorative justice goals. Common sanctions include community service, oral and written apologies, essays, Youth Court jury duty, curfew, and mediation.

In each case, respondents are linked to positive social activities that will benefit their community and provide the respondent with a new experience that will have a positive impact on him or her, and potentially become a regular activity. For example, respondents have been linked to college professors, football coaches, lawyers, and other com(Continued on page 28)

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DA Rice Announces Sentencing of International Fugitive Who Spent a Dozen Years on the Run Sebastian Barba, 36, captured after multi-agency manhunt in wake of hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old Westbury woman MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a man who was captured after an almost 12-year international and multiagency manhunt. He was the driver in a 2001 hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old woman in Westbury.

Sebastian Barba, 36, formerly of Hicksville, was sentenced by Nassau County Court Judge Angelo Delligatti to 12 years in prison. Barba pleaded guilty today to Assault in the 1st Degree (a B violent felony) and Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting (an E felony).

“This defendant showed callous disregard for life and law when he committed this horrific crime and then evaded prosecution for over a decade,” DA Rice said. “But justice caught up in the end with his being sentenced to as much time in prison as he spent evading responsibility for his elderly victim’s death.”

Barba was arrested in November 2012 after an almost 12-year international manhunt involving DA Rice’s office, the Nassau County Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Marshal’s Service, the government of Panama, and INTERPOL. DA Rice said that at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2001, 80-year-old Jean Renison was crossing Post Avenue at the Maple Avenue intersection in Westbury when she was struck by a 1995 Cadillac being driven by Barba.

The impact of the collision forced the victim onto the hood of the vehicle. Barba then applied the brakes, causing the victim, who was still alive and moving at the time, to fall to the ground in front of the vehicle.

Barba then slowly drove over the victim’s chest with the front tires and her head with the back tires while a witness screamed at him to stop. He then fled the scene without identifying himself or aiding the victim and then fled to Ecuador, where he has dual citizenship. A grand jury indicted him shortly thereafter and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

While Barba holds dual U.S. and Ecuadorian citizenship, extradition was impossible because the Ecuadorean constitution states that no Ecuadorean national can be extradited to another country.

During the years he eluded capture, police followed multiple leads to locate Barba and to bring him to justice.

In May 2005, Barba was featured in an episode of America’s Most Wanted.

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Barba was detained by local authorities in Panama when his connecting flight from the Dominican Republic to Ecuador was flagged due to an international arrest warrant issued

by INTERPOL. He was escorted back to the U.S. on Nov. 9, 2012 by Panamanian officers and U.S. Marshalls.

DA Rice added special thanks to NCPD Det. Gary Ferrucci, who has worked the case from the beginning, as well as the following for their involvement in this investigation: U.S. Marshals – Senior Inspector, Office of South American Affairs, Mark Espinoza, Anthony B. Walker, Jose F. Espinal Agents with the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service U.S. Embassy in Panama City – Juan Arturo Rawlins Panama City Police – Officer Pablo Icaza Servicio Nacional de Migracion in Panama – Eyda Man’a Garcia NY/NJ Port Authority PD – Sgt. James Ryan Assistant District Attorneys Brendan Ahern and Michael Bushwack of DA Rice’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Jacqueline Rosenblum of DA Rice’s Appeals Bureau prosecuted the case. Barba is represented by John Kase, Esq. and Jonathan Marks, Esq.

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munity agencies to help them pursue their goals. Respondents are also linked to supportive services including drug treatment, anger management, and counseling.

About 96 percent of respondents complete their sanctions successfully, and there is a recidivism rate of about 8 percent.

Today, New York State is the only state besides North Carolina to treat 16 and 17 year olds as adults in criminal court. Each year, approximately 50,000 adolescents statewide are subject to prosecution in criminal court – with most of them facing misdemeanor charges.

DA Rice recently called on state lawmakers to reform the criminal justice system by raising the age at which defendants in nonviolent cases can be prosecuted as adults in criminal court.

DA Rice is a strong advocate for innovative and progressive approaches to youth justice, and Nassau is among several counties in New York State selected by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to open an Adolescent Diversion Part (ADP) to address deficiencies in the criminal justice system’s handling of young teenage offenders.

Offenders age 16 and 17 are eligible for participation in the ADP court. Each offender is first screened using a number of factors to determine whether an offender is at a low, medium, or high risk to reoffend.

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That initial assessment determines the course that prosecutors take. Low assessment offenders can see their cases dismissed, while medium and high risk offenders will have a treatment plan tailored to their needs and overseen by the adolescent diversion judge. All of this is done to address the factors that led the offender to the court in the first place, and to reduce the odds of reoffending.

For more information on DA Rice’s Youth Court, please visit: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/DA/ youthdev.html

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NCDA: Case update (Dominic Barbara plea and sentencing) Dominic Barbara, 68, of Williston Park, pleaded guilty today before Nassau County District Court Judge Helen Voutsinas to Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree (an A misdemeanor) for making indirect contact with his ex-wife through her former attorney on Sept. 4, 2012, in violation of a stay-away order of protection issued against him by Nassau County Family Court. Barbara also pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct (a violation) stemming from an allegation of stealing a pocketbook from a retail store in Manhasset on Feb. 12, 2013.

Barbara was sentenced today to a conditional discharge on the Contempt and Disorderly Conduct charges. Failure to comply with treatment closely monitored by DA Rice’s office will result in a violation of the terms of the conditional discharge and a possible resentencing of up to one year in jail on the charges.

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A misdemeanor) based on an incident involving the alleged choking of his live-in girlfriend on Aug. 26, 2013. On the ACOD, Barbara must refrain from being arrested or committing any criminal offenses for a period of one year, or else the matter is subject to being re-prosecuted.

Two stay-away orders of protection were issued related to the Contempt charge. A “Do not harass” order was issued in the ACOD case.

Assistant District Attorney Robert Cavallo, deputy chief of DA Rice’s Special Victims Bureau, is prosecuting the case. Barbara was represented by Aida Leisenring, Esq., on the matters involving the Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of Breathing charges. Barbara was represented by Justin Feinman, Esq., on the matter involving the Contempt charge.

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Brothers Face New Charges in Major Counterfeiting Operation Takedown Pardeep Malik, 59, and Hamant Mullick, 60, arraigned on grand jury indictment for counterfeiting health & beauty products of major international brands MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced new grand jury charges against two brothers stemming from a major counterfeit operation involving more than $2 million worth of health and beauty products seized earlier this month from five locations in Nassau County.

Pardeep Malik, 59, of Plainview, and Hamant Mullick, 60, of Franklin Square, were arraigned today on a new grand jury indictment before Nassau County Court Judge William Donnino. Malik was charged with two counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree (a C felony) and two counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 2nd Degree (an E felony). Judge Donnino set bail at $50,000 bond/ $25,000 cash. Mullick was charged with four counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree. Bail of $100,000 cash or bond from Mullick’s arraignment on March 7 was continued. When first arrested, they had been each charged with three counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree and one count of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 2nd Degree. If convicted of the top charge, the defendants each face up to 15 years in prison, plus fines. Both defendants are due back in court on April 4.

They had been each charged with three counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree and one count of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 2nd Degree.

“Those who manufacture and distribute counterfeit goods such as lip balms, shampoos and baby oil are in the business of circumventing not only valuable trademarks and patents, but essential safety standards as well,” DA Rice said. “These standards have been put in place to protect consumers from potential harm, which makes our partnership with local and federal officials, as well as industry manufacturers, all the more important.”

DA Rice said that working with the Nassau County Fire Marshals, the Valley Stream Fire Department, the NCPD DA Squad and ESU, U.S. Food & Drug Administration and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and representatives of and several of the manufacturers of the products being counterfeited, DA investigators found the defendants operating manufacturing, storage and showroom facilities in Franklin Square, Oceanside, Freeport, and Valley Stream. More than $2 million worth of alleged counterfeit products were seized and removed in four tractor-trailer trucks in a March 6 takedown of the operation.

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upon what appeared to them to be a counterfeiting operation. Valley Stream FD officials notified Nassau County Fire Marshall officials, who went to the location, observed what appeared to be a counterfeiting operation and obtained samples of some of the product, which they sent to the manufacturers, who verified that the products were counterfeit.

After notifying Nassau County Fire Marshall officials and DA Rice’s office, samples of the products were sent to manufacturers, who verified that the products were counterfeits.

The brothers were found to be selling the goods to distributors. Products have been found to turn up in retail locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida and investigation is underway to determine if there are more locations.

The distributors appear to be selling primarily or exclusively to smaller, independently-owned stores rather than large corporate chains.

One manufacturer has described this operation as the biggest known such manufacturing operation in the U.S., while another has called it the only known such manufacturing operation in the U.S. for their products.

The brothers were arrested on March 6 after courtordered search warrants were executed at five locations in Nassau County. Investigators are trying to determine the entire scope of the scheme in terms of collaborators, where the fake products have been sold, and how much revenue the defendants have taken in as a result of the scheme.

DA Rice said that it’s not yet known whether there is a health risk associated with the counterfeit products, but that the seized products are being tested by labs right now to determine their safety and quality. Counterfeit products such as these potentially pose health risks because of the ingredients used and the lack of proper sanitary controls under which they are produced.

The counterfeit products found are facsimiles of major international brands owned by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Procter and Gamble, and Unilever, including ChapStick, Johnson’s Baby Oil, Vicks VapoRub, Vicks Inhaler, Vaseline and Always sanitary pads.

Other products including over-the-counter cold medicines and painkillers were also found in the brothers’ “showroom” in Valley Stream, but the manufacturing source of those products is not yet known; no evidence of counterfeit medicine-making equipment was found by investigators yesterday.

Members of the public suspecting that a product is fake are urged to contact the manufacturer as well as local prosecutors. Suspected products purchased in Nassau County can be referred to DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau by calling her Criminal Complaint Unit at (516) 571-3505.

Assistant District Attorney Andrew Weiss and Assistant District Attorney Whitney Matthews are prosecuting the case for DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau. Malik is represented by Steve Christiansen, Esq. Mullick is represented

by Michael Brown, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

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Suffolk Woman Charged in Craigslist Shelter Dog Sale Scheme Lisette Tobon, 23, attempted to adopt dogs from municipal shelters and sell them for profit MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Suffolk County woman for filing false paperwork and making false representations to local animal shelters, including those operated by the Town of North Hempstead and the Town of Babylon, in order to take custody of dogs and sell the animals at a profit.

Lisette Tobon, 23, of Central Islip, was charged with two counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree (an E felony) and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the 2nd Degree (an A misdemeanor). If convicted of the top charge, Tobon faces a maximum sentence of 1-1/3 to 4 years in prison. Tobon was arraigned before Nassau County District Court Judge Scott Siller, conditionally released to probation, and is due back in court on March 18.

“Animal shelters are a taxpayer-funded service established to safeguard the animals under their care, and not a free pet store for people to make a profit,” DA Rice said.

“These animals deserve to be adopted by people who will love and take care of them – not exploit them to make an easy buck.”

DA Rice said on Nov. 19, 2013, Tobon entered the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Washington and told a shelter employee that she wanted to adopt an 8-year-old Pekinese named “Willow” that she had previ-

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ously seen on the town’s website. Tobon then filled out adoption paperwork consisting of an adoption contract, a New York State Dog License, and a Town of Hempstead Report of Disposition, listing an address in Rocky Point where she had not lived for several months and a false telephone number. Tobon took custody of the animal later that day.

In the Town of North Hempstead adoption contract, Tobon assented to various conditions of the adoption, including an agreement not to give away, sell, or dispose of the dog without the consent of the shelter. Another condition was that shelter staff had the right to follow up on the adoption by making a personal visit to the premises of the adopter to check up on the animal.

Within days a woman found an ad on Craigslist for a puppy for sale. The individual answered the ad and was contacted by text. After exchanging several text messages, she agreed to meet the seller – later identified by the woman as Tobon – at the Islandia Shopping Center. Tobon showed the dog for sale, telling the woman that the dog was approximately 3 years old and that she could no longer take care of the animal. Tobon sold the dog, later identified by shelter staff as Willow, to the woman for $200.

On Dec. 20, 2013, Tobon again contacted the shelter via phone, informing a shelter employee that she had seen another dog, a Husky named “Knuckles,” on the town’s website and that she was interested in adopting the animal as a playmate for Willow.

On Dec. 21, 2013, Tobon came to the shelter and asked to see Knuckles. Answering questions from shelter staff regarding the status of Willow, Tobon replied that she still had possession of the dog and that the dog was in good condition. When she said she wanted to adopt Knuckles, shelter staff told her that they knew about the Craigslist sale of Wil(Continued on page 32)

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The total calculated financial loss due to this scheme is now over $70,000, with one financial institution, JPMorgan Chase, identifying in excess of $30,000 in customer losses so far.

Also charged in the scheme is Cezar Nastasa, who fled to the United Kingdom on Oct. 31, 2013, shortly after Husa, Petre and the Zaharias were arrested. Nastasa is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Conspiracy in the 4th Degree, five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Skimmer Device in the 2nd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device. There is a warrant for his arrest.

All five defendants are Romanian nationals. Two additional Romanian nationals who were not charged but being investigated as possible suspects also fled to the United Kingdom via Las Vegas on Nov. 6, 2013.

DA Rice’s office commended the cooperation of the MTA Police, the Nassau County Police Department Crimes Against Property Squad, the Long Island Fraud and Forgery Association, federal officials and numerous banks in this investigation.

Assistant District Attorney April Montgomery of DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case. Husa is represented by Jake LaSala, Esq. Petre is represented by Anthony Como, Esq. The Zaharias are represented by Joseph Daniel, Esq. and Shawn Turck, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

Dorin Husa, 37, and Niculae Petre, 45, manufactured hidden cameras and bank card ‘skimmers’ to target MTA customers MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that two men pleaded guilty today to a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card “skimmers” at commuter rail ticket vending machines to gather bank card information to steal money from riders’ accounts.

Dorin Husa, 37, of Elmhurst, and Niculae Petre, 45, also of Elmhurst, each pleaded guilty before Nassau County Court Judge Robert Spergel to one count of Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices (a D felony).

Prosecutors are requesting sentence of 1 year in jail for Husa and Petre, and the forfeiture of $7,000 in cash recovered from their Queens apartment.

Both defendants are due back in court for sentencing on April 25.

“These defendants took a source of convenience for thousands of commuters and turned it into their own personal piggy bank,” DA Rice said.

“Though my office remains committed to bringing these criminals to justice, it’s essential that people protect themselves by being alert at ticketing machines, covering their PIN numbers when using debit cards, using credit cards or cash whenever possible, reviewing account statements and credit reports regularly, and notifying the authorities immediately if they suspect identity theft.”

The case resulted from a joint investigation by DA Rice’s office, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police and the Nassau County Crimes Against Property Squad.

Husa and Petre were arrested on Oct. 29, 2013 after MTA detectives executed a court-ordered search warrant at their Elmhurst apartment and recovered materials used to manufacture credit card skimmers and cameras installed at Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Rail Road stations, as well as $7,000 in cash obtained using stolen bank information. The courtordered search was conducted as part of an investigation stemming from the discovery on Oct. 16, 2014 of an unauthorized camera attached to a MTA Ticket Vending Machine at the Bayside LIRR station. An investigation by MTA Police led to the discovery of additional cameras and skimming devices manufactured by Husa and Petre at other LIRR stations in Nassau County, as well as Metro-North stations.

Two other co-defendants implicated in the scheme, Valer Zaharia, 38, of Kew Gardens, and his wife, Teodora Zaharia, 28, also of Kew Gardens, were arrested on Oct. 28, 2013 when they were observed retrieving two skimmer devices and two hidden cameras from Ticket Vending Machines at the Sea Cliff LIRR station, not knowing that MTA Police had been monitoring the station for more than 72 hours.

MTA detectives later executed a court-ordered search warrant at the Zaharias’ apartment and recovered skimmer molds and pinhole cameras used to alter Ticket Vending Machines; lists of skimmed debit and credit card numbers from the Stewart Manor, Merillon Avenue, and Sea Cliff and other LIRR stations as well as numbers skimmed from Metro-North stations; thousands of stolen debit and credit card numbers from other sources; and $52,000 obtained using stolen bank card information.

Valer Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D felony) and Conspiracy in the 4th Degree (an E felony). Teodora Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree (an E felony). The case against the Zaharias is still pending.

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low. When confronted, she left the shelter without the dog.

On Feb. 14, 2014 she entered the Town of Babylon Municipal Shelter, again provided the same false address and telephone number and attempted to adopt an animal, but was denied.

Town of North Hempstead shelter staff referred the matter to DA Rice’s office. Investigators later contacted other shelters to determine whether her conduct was repeated elsewhere. That investigation is ongoing.

Assistant District Attorney Brandon Sloane of DA Rice’s Animal Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. Tobon is represented by Legal Aid Society.

The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

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Patients see doctors through video connections at Cleveland clinic NBC News - Whether it’s an exam via laptop or swipe of a smartphone, many people are finding they don’t have to go too far out of their way to talk to a doctor.

Telemedicine is extending the reach of doctors beyond the walls of their office or hospital.

“A lot of times a lot of those resources are trapped in one large facility in a metro area, so extending that off into the community maybe 50, 60 miles into a rural population — that’s a very big deal,” says Steve Cashman.

Cashman founded HealthSpot, Inc. — kiosks stationed around communities that allow patients to see doctors through video connections.

The Cleveland Clinic is experimenting with another program that uses a local cable company to access patients through televisions in their living rooms.

Whether it’s an exam via laptop or swipe of a smartphone, many people are finding they don’t have to go too far out of their way to talk to a doctor.

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— that’s a very big deal,” says Steve Cashman.

Cashman founded HealthSpot, Inc. — kiosks stationed around communities that allow patients to see doctors through video connections.

The Cleveland Clinic is experimenting with another program that uses a local cable company to access patients through televisions in their living rooms.

“We have connected into the home via the television, so we can actually see the patient at home, and talk to them and they can see us at the same time,” explains Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove.

Others are turning to their smartphones, using apps like HealthTap. It doesn’t replace an office visit, but gives users basic health information.

“Millions of people are using HealthTap right now and are asking our more than 50,000 physicians questions literally every second,” says HealthTap founder Ron Gutman.

Telemedicine visits are usually reserved for minor illnesses like ear infections and strep throat, but could also be used for follow-up appointments with specialists.

Telemedicine is extending the reach of doctors beyond the walls of their office or hospital.

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Secrets to get ahead: An open letter to my son Dear son, As I write this letter, our nation is slowly coming out of a recession created by tax breaks that largely benefited the top 1 percent and two wars that left hundreds of thousands dead, millions injured, and our nation in a perpetual state of insecurity.

To propel our nation forward, each one of us has a role to play. As your dad, my job is to equip you with an education that enables you to solve problems that face our society. And its my belief, as an engineer and lawyer, that the best education is one rich in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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tion before college. You’d follow the lead of other teen inventors such as 16-year-old Jack Andraka, whose science fair project is now detecting cancers.

After college, armed with a STEM degree, you should have ample options. If you choose to study computer science, for example, you may have at least three employers courting you. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that annually, our nation creates more than 120,000 new jobs requiring workers with bachelors of science in computer science degrees, but US colleges produce just 40,000 computer science graduates each year.

You should have your choice of where to live after col-

In 2013, STEM has become the new “cool.” It’s evolved into a potent symbol for everything that is right, promising, and exceptional about America. Some might argue that, today, STEM is an icon more powerful than the S on the chest of the “Man of Steel.”

Despite the rise in STEM’s popularity, some parents have yet to get the memo. A recent Marketplace profile featured parents who invest thousands of dollars annually preparing their children for collegiate and professional sports. One pair of parents spend summers traveling an average of 2000 miles for their son to participate in a traveling baseball league. According to the mom, an exceptional student athlete has a better shot at getting a college scholarship than a student scholar.

Sadly for her children, this mother’s overemphasis on athletics is misplaced. While the best athletes in the country can receive free tuition to elite universities, there is only a tiny percentage of such scholarships. On the contrary, academic scholarships are much more prevalent and there is much more money for them.

What about a child’s shot at the pros? Quick answer: much worse. For example, the boy who wants to be a pro baseball player has a 0.4 percent chance.

Now what if these parents invested the same resources preparing their sons for careers as scientists, tech workers, engineers, or math teachers? Well the numbers are clear.

STEM workers make an average of 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts. In addition, jobs in professional, scientific, and technical services are growing, with about 2.1 million projected to be created in a decade.

All of this means that a career in STEM is likely to result in not only a job, but a highly paid job.

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lege with a STEM degree. The Brookings Institute reports that in the average large metropolis from Charlotte to Atlanta, 30 percent of job openings are in STEM fields.

If more parents see STEM careers as pathways for their children’s entry into the middle or upper income brackets, US companies could save millions they spend to import foreign-born STEM workers.

Whatever STEM field you choose, I pray that you will avoid jobs or innovations that lead to a violation of privacy, like those recently disclosed. Rather than using your talents on making the next military drone, killer laser, or computer spy virus, I pray you dedicate your STEM training to making this world a better place. And if you find yourself faced with a dilemma similar to that of techie Edward Snowden, I pray that you will have the courage to take a risk and protect the public from the dangers of technology.

So son, for this Father’s Day, promise me you will innovate, that using STEM and strong values as your tools, you’ll go out into the world and do well and do good.

Love, Dad Talib I. Karim is an engineer, lawyer, and director of STEM4US!, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth and their parents to embrace STEM education and careers.

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15 Red Flags Not to Ignore In Any Relationship Ever feel as though you always find yourself in situations with the slightly shady? Take off the rose-colored glasses and pay attention to these bright red flags. Your sanity (and friends who care about you) will thank you.

1. Boundaries, What Are Those?

Whether it's a "joke" at your expense, language you don't appreciate, or pressing you to share information you have been clear you deem private, anyone who doesn't respect your right to your own space (emotional, personal, physical or mental) is going to have you going from 0-tofrustrated in no time.

2. They Spill Your Secrets Look, everyone has a slip-up now and then, but when the person you have sworn to secrecy just happens to slip right in front of the one person you asked them not to, chances are it wasn't an accident. If it happens twice, you've got yourself a bonafide frenemy.

3. They Freak Out In college, your roommate leaving you at the bar was dragged-out fight, drama-worthy, but we are all adults here.

Unless there is a fire or a real reason to scream, yell, send 100 rapid-fire texts and run around like Charlie Sheen at a Hollywood Hills after-party, take freak outs as frustrating proof that the person in front of you can't control their emotions. Whether this is caused by anxiety, immaturity and/or a tendency to bully, it's not something you need to deal with.

4. They Stonewall You Uh-oh, they are mad at you, or you have hit a topic they don't like to discuss. You know what that means, you're suddenly being told they won't listen to what you have to say by way of jumping off of the phone, ignoring your texts/calls, reminding you they are stressed or saying it's not the right time (again). No one likes discussing touchy topics, but if you are never heard, perhaps you should move on and converse with someone who actually cares about the feelings -- and person -- behind the words you're trying to say.

5. They Lie If your new pal or partner just changes the truth when they don't like the way a conversation is going, it's a huge red flag. No trust, no relationship. End of story.

6. They Get Too Close Too Soon Yes, there are some people who just "click," but bonds take time to build, so guess what? They don't really love you on week two, and that new acquaintance has yet to earn the bestie title.

7. They Disrespect You Everyone gets upset, has stress and gets pissed, but how we deal under pressure gives others a clear view into our character. Calling someone names or treating someone like your own personal verbal punching bag says more about them (and what you'll be dealing with every time they get upset) than the words coming out of their mouth. Note: This is true even if they are berating that annoying customer service agent on the phone. People who can treat anyone that way will eventually treat everyone that way.

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Your Looks or Life It may feel like he or she is being helpful, or even caring, but giving unsolicited advice in these areas can be a real sign that someone wants to control you. You have been you for decades and if you're happy with that, he should be, too.

Unless you mention that you want to change something and he offers to help, take note.

9. They Always Want Something From You You've come to realize that the random "thinking of you" text always has a string. Friends should always be there for one another, but if someone is always looking to take, it's time to tell them to take a walk.

10. Hey, It's Not My Fault We are all going to do things to screw up, and unless we're talking huge betrayals, it's often how we handle ourselves after the screw up that determines the fate of our relationships. If the person you are dealing with has an excuse for the inexcusable, tread lightly. Other clues you're dealing with a blame-shifter: He or she blames all of his exes for break-ups, bosses for job losses and plays the victim in situations where they clearly have equal control.

11. Your Friends Hate Them Your real friends love you and want the best for you, and if one person says something, you can chalk it up to a personality clash -- but if you're hearing comments or crickets every time you mention him or her, sit up and take notice.

12. They Hate Your Friends Not everyone is going to want to go out for a drink with every new person you meet, but if your new girl or guy is constantly making comments in an attempt to get you to question your relationships with your friends or family members, something is up. Your guard should be, too.

13. Manipulative Much?

It sounds crazy (because it is) but some people will tell you that you have said and done things you didn't and that you're overreacting when you're not. These are the same people who will kick you in the shin and say "ouch" either literally or figuratively (literally would be both funny and insane). Gaslighting and crazy-making are common attributes of abusers, so steer clear.

14. You Never See Each Other In this day and age, it is common for people to text more than they actually speak to one another, but if you've been texting more than 10 days with no plans to meet up, you're likely one of many women he's garnering attention from.

That's not a relationship worthy of your time. Stay friends if you want to, but move. Keep your "fan" status for your favorite pop star.

15. That Old Uneasy Feeling Intuition is a real thing, and we all have it. Trust yours.

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LI COUNCIL OF CHURCHES NEW DOLLARS/NEW PARTNERS Many congregations face challenges using their buildings in ministry and mission and finding support to maintain them. The Partners for Sacred Places’ program called “New Dollars/New Partners” helps teams from local congregations to do just this. The LICC Board recently voted to sponsor a year-long New Dollars/New Partners project, provided that a dozen congregations commit to it by the end of this month. In order to schedule a Saturday this spring when the teams will meet for the first time, the Partners need to know this week if it looks like we will achieve this number. We currently have eight commitments. You can find a report on our Fall Convocation with the Partners and a form for expressing interest in New Dollars/New Partners in our January newsletter, which is available on-line at www.liccny.org Each congregation that takes part in this training would be expected to send a team of two to four people to four day-long training events, two in Suffolk and two in Nassau, and to contribute $500 toward the expenses of the project.

The gathering for religious leaders in New Castle and Westbury that the Westbury Friends Meeting had planned to host on Monday, March 3, at 550 Post Ave. at 7PM has been postponed until next Monday, March 10. I understand that the Friends will be sharing some info about the New Dollars/New Partners project. For further information, please call 516-3333178 Monday through Friday 8 to 4 (or leave a message on the answering machine at other times) and leave your name, congregation, and phone number.

ROOF REPAIR NEEDED The LICC’s Freeport Emergency Food Center has a leaky roof that our landlord, Nassau County, will not repair. They reimburse only a small part of the work they asked us to do—their payment has decreased over the past three decades as the number of people they ask us to help has increased five-fold--so we cannot afford to spend a lot repair the building in which they have asked us to operate. Do you know anyone who might donate their services to fix the roof that the County will not repair? If so, please contact Wally Merna at liccfreeport@optonline.net or 516-868-4989 or Tom Goodhue at tomgoodhue@optonline.net 516-565-0290.

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NEW DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES OF LONG ISLAND Our new directory of Long Island churches, Unitarian Universalist fellowships, and synagogues on Long Island is hot off the presses. It lists about 1500 local congregations/parishes, plus denominational executives, local ecumenical and interfaith organizations, chaplains, pastoral counselors, information on worship services in many languages (from American Sign Language to Vietnamese), and information about worship services for those with special needs.

We mail this directory free of charge to our member congregations, the Friends of the LICC, and our major donors, and hand it out at our Board and committee meetings. If you do not receive your copy soon, this may be a sign that you need to do the paperwork to officially join!

We sell the directory for $50 to not-for-profit organizations and for $100 to businesses that have a legitimate need to find local clergy, such as funeral homes and hospitals. We also can email you the directory as a Word file if this would be helpful. You can snail-mail a check made out to the LICC to 1644 Denton Green, Hempstead NY 11550 Attention: Sara Weiss or you can charge it to your MasterCard or Visa by calling 516-565-0290 with the relevant information. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Weiss at 516-565-0290, ext. 207 or saraweiss@optonline.net.

And let us know if you would like your congregation’s Web site or email address included in the next directory.

HELP FEED SENIORS, NEW MOTHERS & CHILDREN Catholic Charities distributes free food to seniors, mothers in the second half of their postpartum year, and 5 ad 6-year-old children whose income is less than $1174 a month for individuals or $1579 for couples through the Commodities Supplemental Food Program. They also are signing up homebound seniors to have pre-packed boxes of food delivered to them once a month. They would also be glad to hear from congregations or agencies that would like them to deliver food each month to seniors and mothers. Call Blair Jones at 516-623-4568 for more info about this. Catholic Charities is distributing CSFP food at the LICC’s Riverhead office (407 Osborne Avenue at Lincoln, 631-727-2210) on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30.

They have several other new monthly distribution sites where seniors and young mothers can select food themselves. There may be a need for an additional site in the Moriches and perhaps also one more in Riverhead or Flanders. Those who do not serve 20 or eligible people on any given day of the week might consider distributing pre-boxed food throughout the month.

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Question: "What is the definition of sin?"

Answer: Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin had its beginning with Lucifer, probably the most beautiful and powerful of the angels. Not content with his position, he desired to be higher than God, and that was his downfall, the beginning of sin (Isaiah 14:12-15). Renamed Satan, he brought sin to the human race in the Garden of Eden, where he tempted Adam and Eve with the same enticement, “you shall be like God.” Genesis 3 describes Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God and against His command. Since that time, sin has been passed down through all the generations of mankind and we, Adam’s descendants, have inherited sin from him. Romans 5:12 tells us that through Adam sin entered the world, and so death was passed on to all men because “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

Through Adam, the inherent inclination to sin entered the human race, and human beings became sinners by nature.

When Adam sinned, his inner nature was transformed by his sin of rebellion, bringing to him spiritual death and depravity which would be passed on to all who came after him. We are sinners not because we sin; rather, we sin because we are sinners. This passed-on depravity is known as inherited sin. Just as we inherit physical characteristics from our parents, we inherit our sinful natures from Adam. King David lamented this condition of fallen human nature in Psalm 51:5: “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.”

Another type of sin is known as imputed sin. Used in both financial and legal settings, the Greek word translated “imputed” means “to take something that belongs to someone and credit it to another’s account.” Before the Law of Moses was given, sin was not imputed to man, although men were still sinners because of inherited sin. After the Law was given, sins committed in violation of the Law were imputed (accounted) to them (Romans 5:13). Even before transgressions of the law were imputed to men, the ultimate penalty for sin (death) continued to reign (Romans 5:14). All humans, from Adam to Moses, were subject to death, not because of their sinful acts against the Mosaic Law (which they did not have), but because of their own inherited sinful nature. After Moses, humans were subject to death both because of inherited sin from Adam and imputed sin from violating the laws of God. NASSAU COUNTY EDITION

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God used the principle of imputation to benefit mankind when He imputed the sin of believers to the account of Jesus Christ, who paid the penalty for that sin—death—on the cross. Imputing our sin to Jesus, God treated Him as if He were a sinner, though He was not, and had Him die for the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). It is important to understand that sin was imputed to Him, but He did not inherit it from Adam. He bore the penalty for sin, but He never became a sinner. His pure and perfect nature was untouched by sin. He was treated as though He were guilty of all the sins ever committed by the human race, even though He committed none. In exchange, God imputed the righteousness of Christ to believers and credited our accounts with His righteousness, just as He had credited our sins to Christ’s account (2 Corinthians 5:21).

A third type of sin is personal sin, that which is committed every day by every human being. Because we have inherited a sin nature from Adam, we commit individual, personal sins, everything from seemingly innocent untruths to murder. Those who have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ must pay the penalty for these personal sins, as well as inherited and imputed sin. However, believers have been freed from the eternal penalty of sin—hell and spiritual death—but now we also have the power to resist sinning.

Now we can choose whether or not to commit personal sins because we have the power to resist sin through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, sanctifying and convicting us of our sins when we do commit them (Romans 8:9-11). Once we confess our personal sins to God and ask forgiveness for them, we are restored to perfect fellowship and communion with Him. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

We are all three times condemned due to inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin. The only just penalty for this sin is death (Romans 6:23), not just physical death but eternal death (Revelation 20:11-15). Thankfully, inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin have all been crucified on the cross of Jesus, and now by faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior “we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7).

Question: "Does God really forget our sins? How could an omniscient God forget anything?"

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He Delights in Your Prosperity TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “...let them say continually, ‘Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.’ ” (Psalm 35:27, NKJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God desires that you be blessed and prosperous. He desires that you be so blessed that you can turn around and be a blessing everywhere you go! He wants you to have so much peace, so much joy, so much victory that when other people get around you, it spills over onto them!

Don’t let yourself have a barely-get-by mentality. Jesus came so that you can live an abundant life! That means an abundance of joy, an abundance of peace, an abundance of health, an abundance of finances. You may not see it right now, and maybe you haven’t experienced it in the past, but don’t get complacent and just settle for where you are. Get a vision for your future! Get a vision for increase! Get a vision for abundance!” God delights to see you prosperous and successful.

When you choose to think God’s thoughts and choose God’s way, you’ll see that increase and victory in every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father, thank You for delighting to see me prosper. Thank You for the blessings You have given me and those You have in store for me. Help me to develop a vision for Your abundant life so that I can be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

2014 Northeast Regional Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference: “Setting a New Agenda: The Future of Civil Rights” to feature U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien, Harvard’s Charles Ogletree and civil rights champion Dick Gregory The conference, to be held on April 10-11, 2014 in Springfield, MA, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and also salute the 25th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center.

SPRINGFIELD, MA -- U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien, Harvard’s Charles Ogletree and Dick Gregory will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and explore the new civil rights agenda for the future during the Northeast Regional Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts (Marriott) NASSAU COUNTY EDITION

on April 10-11, 2014. While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned all forms of racial discrimination, the struggle for equality and justice continues. The conference, which brings together advocates for social justice across all disciplines and industries, is designed for networking, dialogue and information-sharing. It is open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required www.2014conference.massfairhousing.org .

Each year, the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and HAP Housing collaborate with similar agencies across the New England Region and New York to provide this educational opportunity to learn, share information and network.

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Women's Day at Congregational Church of South Hempstead The Congregational Church of South Hempstead hosted their 42nd Annual Women’s Day Celebration at the church in Hempstead. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby presented a Certificate of Recognition to each of the honorees and offered her heartfelt congratulations. VOH Mayor Wayne Hall, Mary Boil, Honoree and Family: Avis Macklin, Patrick Boil, Darlene Boil-Rowels, Monroe, Terence, Cortland Rowels, Minister Reginald Brantley, Dr. Cynthia Diaz, Sister Vanessa Pugh, Regis Thompson-Lawrence

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Answer: There are several passages in the Bible that indicate that God forgives and forgets our sin. Isaiah 43:25 says, “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Hebrews 10 explains how Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for sin was a once-and-for-all sacrifice. Unlike the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, in which sacrifices were continually made for sin, Jesus paid for sin once. His payment was complete. Hebrews 10:14–18 says, “For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: ‘This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.’ Then he adds: ‘Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.’ And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.”

These passages make it evident that God does not remember our sins. However, God’s “not remembering” is not what we usually think of as forgetfulness. God is omniscient. He knows everything, and He forgets nothing. However, He can choose not to remember something. In human relationships, we can choose to remember the offenses someone has committed against us, or we can choose to forget. To forgive someone, we must often put painful memories out of our minds. We don’t actually forget the sin, and it’s not that we are unable to recall the offense, but we choose to overlook it. Forgiveness prevents us from dwelling on past troubles.

Rather than treating us as our sins deserve, God removes our sins from us “as far as the east is from the west”—an immeasurable distance (Psalm 103:12). Think of travelling around the globe. When does one stop going east and start going west? It is impossible to say. When we are saved, our sins are completely forgiven. This is what the writer of Hebrews is talking about—Jesus made a one-time sacrifice that completely removes our sin. In Christ, we are justified (declared righteous) before God. Romans 8:1 tells us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Romans 8:31–39 is a beautiful discourse on our security in Christ.

Sin has no say in our standing with God. We are fully accepted and declared righteous in Him. God does not remember our sins in the way He treats us. Instead, He treats us as righteous. Second Corinthians 5:21 says, “God made him who had no sin [Jesus] to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” In this way, God “forgets” our sins.

Even as Christians, we sin, but we know that God is faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9). God cleanses, and then He moves on. He does not hold our sins over us. Instead, He frees us from the slavery of sin and sets us free to experience a new life. Knowing the complete forgiveness of God in Christ, we can join King Hezekiah in praising our Redeemer: “You have put all my sins behind your back” (Isaiah 38:17). Like Paul, we can forget what is behind and “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called [us] heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13).

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Elton Brand says Jabari Parker is the most ‘NBA-ready’ Freshman Jabari Parker has been pretty unstoppable for Duke basketball this year.

Parker scored 23 points in the Blue Devils’ 72-63 loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament Championship Sunday.

Former Duke great Elton Brand has taken notice.

Brand, who has stepped into a veteran role with the Atlanta Hawks this year, has kept up with Parker’s progression this season.

“I think he’s the most NBA-ready player right now,” Brand said of Parker, who leads Duke in scoring and rebounding. “Put a player in the game right now? I’m going with Jabari. And he still has upside.”

Parker was named the ACC’s top freshman and finished second to North Carolina State’s T.J. Warren in Player of the Year votes. He is still undecided on whether he will forego his remaining three years of eligibility and enter June’s NBA Draft.

Brand can relate. He was thinking about turning pro after a standout freshman season at Duke. His advice? Talk to Coach K. “Coach K told me, ‘Look, you’ll be top 3 next year,’” Brand remembers. “He told me, ‘You’ll be on magazine covers, we’re going to make it back to the Final Four.’ He was givin’ me all these guarantees. And everything he said? It happened.”

The decision to enter the NBA following his sophomore season worked out well for Brand. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the ’99 draft and went on to win Rookie of the Year honors. He’s now in his 14th NBA season.

TheGrio | Jabari Parker says representing black males going to college is ‘big time’ (VIDEO) Brand said Parker will be a Top 3 pick “for sure.”

The Blue Devils are a 3 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. In Brand’s two seasons with Duke, his teams reached the Elite Eight and the NCAA Title Game. The Blue Devils came up short each year – but there’s one victory his team had Brand says he will never forget.

Two words: Duke-North Carolina. The win came during Brand’s freshman season.

He had broken his left foot and was expected to miss the entire season. Brand recovered ahead of schedule, missing 15 games and returning to the team in time for its second match-up with North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

On senior night, the Blue Devils fell behind 17 points but rallied to a 77-75 victory thanks to Brand’s 16 points.

TheGrio | Elton Brand heavy on minutes, mentorship in latest stint with Atlanta Hawks “I’ll never forget that feeling after that game,” Brand said.

“Coming back [from injury] and the [Duke] fans – it was just an amazing feeling.”

The win was Duke coach Mike Kryzyzewski’s 500th career victory. Duke fans stormed the court and senior guard Steve Wojciechowski rushed to embrace Coach K. Brand said the win was a culmination of efforts to regain Duke’s basketball dominance.

“We had had a few down seasons as a team [in '94 and '95],” Brand said. “[Wojciechowski] and the other seniors weren’t proud of that so to win at home, Duke-North Carolina, to rank top 5 again – it was a special feeling.”

The following season, Brand was named the Naismith College Player of the Year and an All-American.

Brand’s Hawks have won five straight games, their longest winning streak of the season. They’re currently clinging to the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.

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nation.

This year’s conference will cover a range of discussions and updates on a variety of Civil Rights topics including, Fair Housing, Employment Law, Cultural Competence and Health Care Inequities, Promoting Safe and Inclusive Schools, Wealth Disparities, Legal Updates (Employment Law, Department of Justice, Civil Rights Enforcement),Urban Public Health Issues, Reasonable Accommodations, Social Media Access, Engagement and Law, Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking in Your Community, Minority Homeownership and more.

The conference will also feature a range of local and national speakers including: • Jacqueline Berrien, Chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) • United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz, District of Massachusetts • Harvard’s Charles Ogletree who is the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and Founding and Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice • health disparities/cultural competency expert Dr. Rodney Hood MD and author/civil rights champion • comedian Dick Gregory, who has been on the frontline of civil rights since the sixties and today he continues to be a "drum major for justice and equality • Lawrence “Larry” Watson a professor, performer, historian and artist who teaches at Boston’s Berklee School Music. He shares the power of history with the authenticity of his voice.

During a plenary session on April 10, Charles Ogletree, Dr. Rodney Hood MD, Dr. Amilcar Shabazz (UMASS Amherst) and Dick Gregory will discuss the “Future of Civil Rights”.

“We are excited about not only recognizing the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but also making positive contributions to the dialogue that will shape the future of civil rights in this country,” said Williamson, “By bringing a diversity of Governmental agencies into one room, we hope that attendees will learn what each agency does and to give them access to their experts. Together, the collective voice of many agencies and individuals will offer organizations the needed training that will increase performance and diversify perspective in a changing.”

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nation’s history, so I am excited about working with others to make a difference for generations to come.”

About the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination is the state's chief civil rights agency. The Commission works to eliminate discrimination on a variety of bases and areas, and strives to advance the civil rights of the people of the Commonwealth through law enforcement, outreach and training.

About the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center: MFHC has been in the forefront of the fight against housing discrimination for over 25 years. MFHC provides free legal services and accepts housing discrimination complaints based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, presence of minor children, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran’s status, or receipt of public assistance, including Section 8 housing assistance. MFHC also provides extensive education and outreach services to community groups, service providers, landlords, realtors, newspapers and others.

About HAPHousing: HAPHousing provides a broad range of housing services to meet the needs of low and moderate-income households and is the region’s largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing.

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BETHEA ON NATIONAL LEAGUE COMMENTARY FOR THE CHEAP SEATS

Hello Sports Fans, the New York Knicks are having one of the worst seasons in Carmelo Anthony’s brilliant eleven years in the NBA. The Knicks are currently climbing out of a hole developed by injuries to key players on the team and in many games their opponent simply out played them. The Knicks are 28 wins and 40 loses with approximately 12 games to the regular season left, and are currently on a win streak that has kept the playoff hopes alive for New York Knicks fans. The word from the “cheap seats” says the Knicks can look forward to the future with the hiring of the great former Knick Phil Jackson, because the Knicks chances of making the playoffs this year are slim. This opinion is strong because the Knicks need the Charlotte Bobcats (33 wins and 36 lose) and Atlanta Hawks (31 wins 35 lose) to lose along with Knicks wins to gain the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Most Knicks fans believe the Knicks would be successful if they controlled their own destiny, however when depending on another team to loose games the odds are out of the Knicks control and anything can happen.

Which brings us to a New York team that has lived up to the hype, the Brooklyn Nets are 35 wins and 31 loses which puts the Nets in cruise control to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have suffered injuries to key players that stalled the team’s progress throughout the season but with key players getting healthy the Nets appear to have found the NASSAU COUNTY EDITION

rhythm needed to compile wins. This Nets team is so deep with talented players and the right mixes of veterans that most Nets fans are hopeful for success in the playoffs. The injury to all-star center Brook Lopez was a significant set back but the emergence of Rookie Mason Plumlee and talented 8-year veteran Andray Blatche, the Nets are competing with the best of the NBA and are successful. Plumlee is a Duke product that has developed a pro game this season and is learning from future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. The progress of Plumlee on defense and offense will be an important tool to use in the playoffs with Garnett sidelined with an injury, which has kept him out of the line-up for 10 straight games. The rookie Plumlee shows promise with his jumping ability and skill around the basket, which is an advantage for the Nets to balance the floor. The Nets are loaded with good outside shooters and allstar Joe Johnson is having an incredible year, with dependable scoring at crucial times of the game. Johnson has been just as reliable from three-point range and opens the middle of the floor for Deron Williams to penetrate and find open teammates. The rookie coach Jason Kidd has figured out the right line-up to match opposing teams, and with Paul Pierce showing signs of his younger days combined with a well-rested Kevin Garnett the Nets look to challenge for an NBA title this year.

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"CHRIS ARCENEAUX ~ LIVES THE DREAM"!

On the Front Cover of "African American's Golfers Digest Magazine"! Just Awesome! Blessed!

"I MADE IT"! "TEARS OF JOY!" "About 5-plus years ago I looked at the mortgage industry and then picked up the African American Golfer's Digest Magazine. I had tears in my eyes looking at all the mess in the mortgage industry. I said to God I will be on this Cover! I called Debert Cook and introduced myself and ask what does it take to get on the cover? Today it's a LIVING Reality!

I sat with Champions Tour Player "Jim Thorpe" and Hall of Fame "Charlie Sifford" and many others who also have graced the cover. I am living a Dream. I worked at this day and night non-stop!

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PLEASE HELP https:// www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1281903564/ publish-and-market-12volume-crime-andinvestigati Ok Facebook fans this is it...we have just launched our first Kickstarter Crowd Funding Campaign and I have 30 days to reach my goal. Please visit my page and consider supporting me and just as important please share this post with your facebook Friends. There are only a few internet resources to help raise funds and this is the one for me.

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Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele land on the cover of ‘Time’ If you haven’t already heard the witty humor behind comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, you’ll at least be seeing a lot more of them now. The Comedy Central stars are featured on the cover of Time magazine this week, plastering the front page of the national magazine’s annual “Ideas issue.”

The two funnymen are having a banner year – the fourth season of their Comedy Central show Key & Peele, which returns to TV this fall, has been extended to 22 episodes and they are in the midst of a development deal for a new animated series.

The secret behind their comedic success? Make fun of everything — at least, that’s what they tell Time. “Somewhere along the line, we’ve forgotten the true purpose of humor: to help people cope with the fears and horrors of the world,” they write. That’s where they step in.

The two comics have built a solid fan base of people who admire the creative comedic approaches to take down almost anything or anybody. “When did America get so politically correct? It’s when we refuse to mock a group that we truly act like bullies,” the opening sentence of their essay reads. Would you make fun of a burn victim? Well, we did. Sort of …”

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M.I.A. still stuck with bill for Super Bowl middle finger As The Hollywood Reporter revealed last September, the NFL has been secretly pursuing M.I.A. in arbitration in the aftermath of Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, 2012. During the event, watched by nearly 167 million TV households, the Sri Lankan singer-rapper extended her middle finger during a performance of "Give Me All Your Luvin' " M.I.A. wasn't paid for the event as is the custom of the league. But nevertheless, the NFL spent the first two years of arbitration demanding $1.5 million for allegedly breaching her performance contract and tarnishing its goodwill and reputation.

PHOTOS: 11 Outrageous Super Bowl Halftime Moments Now the NFL has added an additional claim, seeking $15.1 million more in "restitution" as the alleged value of public exposure she received by appearing for an approximately two minute segment during Madonna's performance. The figure is based on what advertisers would have paid for ads during this time. "The claim for restitution lacks any basis in law, fact, or logic," say M.I.A.'s response papers, filed on Friday.

The music superstar tells the arbitrator that the "continued pursuit of this proceeding is transparently an exercise by the NFL intended solely to bully and make an example of Respondents for daring to challenge NFL." As we previously reported, Howard King, the attorney for M.I.A., has been attempting to undercut the NFL's argu-

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Brenda Blackmon is one of the most recognizable and talented journalists in the nation’s number one television market, New York. She joined the news team at WWORTV in 1990 and became a multi-Emmy award winning reporter and role model for her community.

She has won numerous awards for journalism and has received community citations and notable honors.

The Urban/Black Entertainment Report says, “She has such a warm, engaging and effervescent personality you can’t help but like her instantly.”

The Network Journal recognized her as one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business”, redefining excellence.

Her hometown of Columbus, Georgia honored her as “One of the Century’s Most Influential.” She was influential indeed, making history as the city’s first African American News Anchor.

Brenda has done it all: reporter, film editor, film photographer, talk show host for television and radio, show producer, writer, and TV anchorwoman for decades.

Brenda graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has received two honorary doctorates. She is now working on her MBA. Brenda says, “I believe as it is written in Isaiah 56:1, Be just and fair to all. Do what’s right and good.

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MONA BUSH-LOVETT Welcome to Fashion Tips for the upwardly mobile black woman.

Hi, my name is Mona Bush Lovett I lived in Hempstead for 44 Years. I'm the mother of 2children, I am a grandmother, who presently lives in Rochester, NY area. I have worked as nurse (LPN) for over 20 years. I love the Lord because He loved me first and He is first in my life.

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Village Life Is a publication of Emerging Business Group, Inc. Š2012 New York all rights reserved Village Life Magazine is a weekly publication, based in Baldwin, New York, dedicated to sharing business, cultural, entertainment and religious information among minority residents which will enable positive action - economically, socially and politically - for the betterment of all.

Village Life is a footprint of the Community Journal newspaper which premiered on July 1, 1993, since then we have grown to be the leading African heritage news and information sources on Long Island.

As a community - based publication, we intend to expand our presence and to encourage greater participation from all members of the community in forging our shared destiny.

We are a "for-profit" business and hope to extend that spirit of economic empowerment to many other businesses in our community.

We are published each week unless otherwise indicated and are distributed through newsstands, independent sales agents, and subscriptions.

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Interview with Library Buyer I had the opportunity to participate in an author event in my hometown of Effingham, IL. I thought this was a great time to do an interview with the buyer and get some feedback for my authors. I hope this is helpful for anyone looking to get into the library system.

Q: I understand that there are different size library systems. How do you adjust your approach for each one?

A: Since my experience within libraries has been with small and medium sized libraries, I will respond from that perspective. Most of the buyers within these libraries are easy to locate and chat with. A phone call and brief introduction (always respectful of the librarian’s time) may seem like a long shot, but when followed by an email linked to a way to purchase the book most people will take the time to at least check out the item.

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Q: What is the best way to approach a library: personal contact, email, letter, sample book in mail?

A: Personally, I’ve never turned away an author. I have had some that were much too pushy, and I’ve made it a point not to purchase their titles. I appreciate when an author takes the time to stop at the library and show me a copy of his/her work. Email is welcome, but without a phone call or letter – I usually don’t follow up. There simply isn’t enough time in my day. I don’t know that I would invest in sending a sample book in the mail. The expense of mailing would deplete any profits.

Q: What do libraries look for in a book before they accept into their system?

A: For our library, I look for books that reflect our community’s interests. I also look for books that have been vetted by someone – whether it is a professional journal like Library Journal or Publishers Weekly or another author. I also read reviews posted by readers at Amazon.com and GoodReads.

Q: Is there a more efficient way to have a larger reach in the system or is it best to approach one library at a time?

Authors might consider contacting Illinois Library Association or ILA to ask about being one of the Illinois Authors featured at the ILA conference. There are also two library systems within Illinois. SHARE and RAILS – both of these systems have annual conferences for their members and with the right connections and planning, an author might be able to be part of these events too.

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“THE GAME OF YOUR LIFE” (Genre: Sci fi)

By Minister Larry Montgomery, Sr. Author of the ‘U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey Parables of Life Series’ If you think Video Game Playing is the way of the future then this story is for you.

Here we take a hard look at that dream job in the future. In the year 2050, today’s Video Game Playing dream job becomes a real life nightmare since you literally have to risk your life to collect your paycheck.

Follow Randy Hatchfield a year 2050 video game quality assurance agent who sets out to collect the biggest paycheck of his career, from an employer who will stop at nothing to keep him from collecting it. Randy like you or I, has followed the rules, put in his hours, and is now ready to get paid.

Follow him through the longest 24 hours of his life and see what it costs him to collect the biggest paycheck of his life in the ‘GAME OF YOUR LIFE.’ God Bless...

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Dilemma, The Way Station, The Game of Your Life and 2-1-1 Emergency are all available online at Createspace: https:// www.createspace.com/4444954

Dilemma U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey the case of the Murderous I.D. Thief

Authored by Min Larry Montgomery Sr. ABOUT THIS BOOK Dilemma: di-lem-ma: noun: 1. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, esp. equally undesirable ones.

This book is another case in the ongoing series based on the life and times of the fictional character, U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey, entitled: Dilemma--The case of the Murderous Identity Theft.

An identity theft steals the identity of a serial killer whose M.O. is to steal the identity of her victims and then kill them when she is ready to move on.

The penalty for Identity theft as a Class D Felony is 7 years in prison with restitution and reparations. The Penalty for Murder or conspiracy to murder can be http://www.amazon.com/ dp/B00F8NJH7Q Death or life in prison without the possibility for parole.

This story centers around a young African American immigrant who will do anything to live the high life, engage in sex for money, sale and use drugs, anything to be considered a lady of leisure. In furtherance of keeping this lifestyle our villainess preys on married men, steals their wife's identity sleeps with and uses the husband letting him think he is lavishly courting her until the money runs out. Then she blackmails them using theirs or their wife's money to pay her bills. Until one day she stole the identity of a serial killer whose m.o. was to steal identities just as she does but when the money runs out she savagely kills the victim and attaches herself to the victims loved ones until the inheritance has been spent and then she moves on to a new opportunity.

Marshal Bailey catches the case of an identity theft victim; a woman whose husband was black mailed by the serial killer after a failed trisk and then wound up dead. The investigation is hampered by the activities of a second identity thief, who by all accounts is a serial liar.

Finally the serial killer turns her attention to our lead suspect and it is only a matter of time before the two collide in this deadly game of identity cat and mouse. The serial killer makes two failed attempts to finish off the identity thief but not until the third attempt does Marshal Bailey intervene... The question is does our main suspect survive, or does the serial killer win out?

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‘The Book of Negroes’: Controversial novel turned into a BET miniseries BET Networks is turning the controversial novel The Book of Negroes into a miniseries.

The 2007 novel, written by Canadian author Lawrence Hill, is being adapted for TV by Conquering Lion Pictures and Out of African Entertainment, according The Hollywood Reporter.

The story centers on Aminata Diallo, an African woman who is taken by slave traders from West Africa to South Carolina. It follows her through the American Revolution in New York, the isolated refuge of Nova Scotia and the jungles of Sierra Leone, before she ultimately secures her freedom in England in the early 1800s.

“We are excited to partner with Conquering Lion Pictures, Out of Africa Entertainment and Entertainment One on this historic project and to bring the acclaimed Book of Negroes to life for the BET audience,” said Loretha Jones, president of original programming at BET Networks.

Production on The Book of Negroes will start in South Africa in the fall.

The novel was initially published in the Canadian and U.K. markets with its original title, The Book of Negroes, but due to historical sensitivity the title was changed to Somebody Know My Name when published in the U.S. Somebody Know My Name was included amongst Oprah’s top summer reads for 2010 in O Magazine.

In 2011 Hill’s book sparked heated debates abroad. A Dutch group torched the cover of The Book of Negroes as a protest against the novel’s title. The group, known as the Foundation to Honor and Restore Victims of Slavery in Surinam, vowed to burn copies of the book in an Amsterdam park unless its name was changed.

Hill’s novel is based on the historical document “The Book of Negroes,” which was created by British naval officers in 1783, near the end of the American revolutionary war. It was a list of 3,000 African-American slaves who were considered British loyalists and hoped to escape from New York to Canada, and thus to freedom. The British insisted that only those who were listed in “The Book of Negroes” could travel, and created a ledger to name, and seemingly describe, each person.

Canadian film maker Clement Virgo is said to be on-board to direct The Book of Negroes.

The Book of Negroes will air stateside on BET and on CBC in Canada.

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To Whom Much Is Given– Cinematic Book Trailer-2013 Published on Dec 24, 2012 Cecilia T. Capers' first novel "To Whom Much Is Given" is set for 2013 publishing by Red Ibis. This is the official cinematic book trailer filmed by Saint-Victor Productions. The trailer stars Lawrence Saint-Victor, Toni RobisonMay, John Thomassen, Tatianna Mott, and Cecilia T. Capers.

Directed by Lawrence SaintVictor. Cinematography by Jay Espinal. Produced by Tone at The Top Media Inc. and Red Ibis. Book photography and cover design by Charles W. Winslow. Filmed in New York City.

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After 22 Years, "A Black Parent's Handbook" Is Still Empowering Black Parents Across America Nationwide (October 15, 2013) -- Back in 1990, after only two years of teaching in Brooklyn, NY and East Orange, NJ respectively, renowned educator, Baruti Kafele had the audacity to write a handbook for Black parents to assist them with educating their children. He entitled the book, A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children (Outside of the Classroom).

He consequently left the classroom temporarily after his first two years of teaching to devote his life to getting A Black Parent's Handbook into the hands of thousands of parents throughout the U.S. In 1992, he returned to the classroom but continued to devote a substantial amount of energy to promoting A Black Parent's Handbook and it eventually became an Essence Magazine number one best seller in 2002. It is now in its 22nd year of empowering a whole new generation of Black parents.

Kafele says that the motivation for writing this book was that he was meeting and working with so many wellintentioned parents who wanted to assist their children through the educational process but simply didn't know what to do or where to start. He frowns upon the notion that parents are not involved or don't want to be involved in their children's lives, educationally speaking. He instead asserts that parents absolutely want to be involved but are simply in need of strategies that they can easily and readily implement during the time that their children are at home.

A Black Parent's Handbook is comprised of the following topics: * Preparation for Success * Reading for Success * Setting Goals for Success * Studying and Testing for Success * Communicating for Success * Collaborating for Success * Distractions for Success A Black Parent's Handbook is not a long book – it's only 74 pages. It's not a difficult read either. Instead, it is a guide providing strategies and suggestions for parents to utilize toward the educational growth and development of their children and should be referred to regularly. Over the past 22 years, parents have shared with Kafele that they literally raised their children on the contents of this book.

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that addresses reading for success. Kafele has argued for the past 22 years that in education, we can have the best schools, best curriculum, best teachers and best teaching strategies, but if Black children are not being exposed to who they are, both historically and culturally, then we are spinning our wheels at best. He argues that when Black children are exposed to "who they are," we increase the probability exponentially that they will have the will to strive for excellence because by exposing them to "their story," we are essentially helping them to develop a purpose for learning, rooted in the greatness of who they are historically. Kafele says, "I want them to see and understand where they stand along the continuum of history to help them to better understand their roles in life moving forward."

About The Author Baruti Kafele, affectionately known as "Principal Kafele," excelled as an urban public school educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

As a middle and high school principal, he led the transformation of four different schools, including Newark Tech High School, which went from a lowperforming school in need of improvement to being recognized

by U.S. News and World Report three times as one of the best high schools in the United States. He is now a full-time national / international educational consultant. He is also the author of the books, Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, and A Handbook for Teachers of African American Children.

About The Book A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children / Price: $5.00 / ISBN: 0-9629369-0-1 / 74 pgs. / paperback / Baruti Publishing. For more details, visit www.principalkafele.com Social Media www.facebook.com/principalkafele www.twitter.com/principalkafele

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Q: Is it best to donate to a library or is it okay to expect them to purchase a copy?

A: Personally, I like to purchase copies from authors, but I understand that some authors really want their work to be “in” a particular library – and there is the argument that unless a book is in the library, people won’t find it. So I would be comfortable with either option.

Q: Do libraries always welcome book signings or not so much?

A: Our library welcomes book signings, but we sometimes struggle to get a good turnout for the author, and that can make for an uncomfortable feeling. I really appreciate it when the author does as much as he/she can to help promote the event, too. Using social media as well as putting out your own press release can go a long way in making sure people know the event is happening. I always ask authors if they are comfortable presenting or teaching others to write or publish.

Not everyone is comfortable in this role, but being able to offer this additional program to the library may help sell your book signing.

Q: With the amount of books published each year, libraries have to be choosy. I understand that a review from a journal would help get in the door. What journals do libraries typically read and rate as a good source?

A: Library Journal, Publisher Weekly are both the gold standard. Other resources that are good include: GoodReads, Amazon.com, People Magazine Q: How do libraries view self-published books vs books that are traditionally published?

A: With the tremendous variety of publishers and platforms available to authors, I know librarians are looking at all formats. Self published books can raise “red flags”, but when the title is relevant to your community’s interests and welledited, it can be a welcome addition to your collection.

Helen Matthes Library http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/ Thanks for taking the time to read my interview with Johnna Schultz with the Helen Matthes Library. Please follow my blog to receive more information on self-publishing and author interviews.

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JIM BELUSHI AND THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY AT THE NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY FRIDAY, MARCH 28 at 8PM Westbury, NY – Live Nation is pleased to present Jim Belushi and The Chicago Board of Comedy at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Joining Belushi for the night are comedians Megan Grano, Larry Joe Campbell, Brad Morris, Joshua Funk, and Trey Stone on the piano. Tickets are $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office.

Event, date and time are subject to change. All ticket prices are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www.theatreatwestbury.com.

“We are not stand-up comedians," says Jim Belushi.

"Our show is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience.

Most of the fun we have on stage comes from our inclusion of the audience – we get suggestions from them to begin each scene we perform and, in certain instances, bring them on stage with us to add to our performance. It’s less a ‘show’ and more a party. At least it feels like one to me.

This group of actors brings me right back to how I started out in comedy. Maybe that’s why we have so much fun doing it.”

An alumni of television's “Saturday Night Live” and the Chicago-based Second City comedy troupe, Jim Belushi later starred in the hilarious ABC hit comedy, “According to Jim,” on which he also served as executive producer, music composer and director. Most recently, Belushi has been performing as Zee Blues in an updated version of the “Blues Brothers,” with fellow actor-comedian Dan Aykroyd.

Megan Grano has appeared in various TV shows, including “Weeds,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Hot in Cleveland,” and “Conan.” Larry Joe Campbell joins The Board of Comedy after spending eight seasons working with Belushi on “According to Jim.” He has also been featured on “Weeds” and “Rules of Engagement.” Hailing directly from The Second City’s Mainstage, Brad Morris has appeared on “The Office,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Joshua Frank is an award-winning director for Second City.

For more information about Jim Belushi and The Board of Comedy, go to www.jimbelushiandtheboardofcomedy.com.

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Kevin Hart to Oprah: ‘Denzel Washington and Will Smith didn’t have be social media savvy’ Comedian Kevin Hart sits down with Oprah Winfrey for an all new episode of Oprah Prime [the new name for Oprah's Next Chapter] on Sunday.

With over 11 million Twitter followers, Hart opened up to the queen of talk about the importance of his personal connection to his fans through social media.

“Social media is everything for me,” Hart told Oprah. “I mean in our generation in today’s time being able to talk back and forth with your fans goes a long way. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, these things are all tools that I don’t — I don’t like to say that — the actors before me, but, the older actors, you know, the Denzels, your Will Smiths, they’re not social media savvy because they didn’t have to back then. There was a talk show. Campaign. And then that was it.”

Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Hart comes on the heels of his box-office hits, About Last Night and Ride Along, and recent NAACP Image Award for “Entertainer of the Year.”

Hart talks about his comedic influences as he matured in the entertainment industry. And he opens up about raising his children with his ex-wife, the support his mother gave him when he was first starting out and how he learned to forgive his father.

Tune into Oprah Prime Sunday at 9/8c on OWN.

Dye Happy, Long Island:

Run or Dye, the world’s most colorful 5K, will debut in Long Island on April 12, 2014 What happens when you combine thousands runners and walkers with a blast of color, a heap of happiness, a pinch of passion and a splash of spontaneity? Say hello to Run or Dye, the world’s most colorful 5K. This weekend, Run or Dye Long Island will draw thousands of participants to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to celebrate the vibrancy of being alive – all while being blasted with more than five tons of color dye powder during a 5K run/walk. Culminating with a “Color Festival” at the end of the race, there will be no shortage of fun – or color – throughout the day.

Radio Show host Don Durant of Living, Caring, and Sharing Hosts Live Show in New York Link http://www.prlog.org/11933857 ONLINE EDITION

WHAT: Long Island WHERE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum WHEN: Saturday, April 12th DETAILS: http://www.runordye.com/locations/long-island Want to get blasted with color? Register at www.RunOrDye.com. For more information about Run or Dye, visit http://runordye.com.

Run or Dye, the world’s most colorful 5K, is a recreational 5K that celebrates fitness, friendship and fun -- all while blasting participants with safe, eco-friendly, plant-based dye powder. A leader in the fitness literacy movement, Run or Dye’s mission is to encourage better health, fitness and nutrition decisions among its participants and supporters.

With races planned in more than 50 high-profile venues across the country, it is expected that more than 500,000 people will Run or Dye in 2013. Ready to live life in full color? Learn more at http:// runordye.com.

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Meredith Willson's

THE MUSIC MAN Friday, March 21 at 8pm Saturday, March 22 at 3 & 8pm Sunday, March 23 at 3pm Order Now and Save 30%* When You Use Code AC30 NJPAC and Two River Theater Company in Red Bank co-present this concert version of Meredith Willson's beloved Broadway musical, featuring an AfricanAmerican cast.

Directed by Obie Award winner Robert O' Hara, Meredith Willson's The Music Man will be performed for audiences in both Newark and Red Bank. Winner of Best Musical at the 1957 Tony Awards, The Music Man tells the story of con man Harold Hill, who falls for piano teacher Marian Paroo in the summer of 1912 as he bamboozles the townsfolk of River City, Iowa into financing a marching band. "Professor Hill" has to choose between the promise of romance and a quick getaway as his scheme begins to unravel. The memorable score includes "Seventy-six Trombones, "Ya Got Trouble" and "Till There Was You." In O’Hara’s staging, River City will be an all-black town, inspired by historical accounts of communities established by former slaves across the U.S. in the Great Migration following the Civil War. The company will include 12 actors, some of whom will double in the six-piece onstage band. Music direction is by Kenny J. Seymour (Broadway’s Tony-winning Best Musical Memphis).

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Isaiah Johnson (Broadway’s Peter and the Starcatcher, The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino) portrays Harold Hill and Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, 2009 Broadway revival) will play Marian Paroo.

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man will be presented at Two River Theater Company for six performances, March 13-16, and at NJPAC’s Victoria Theater for four performances, March 2123. * No refunds, exchanges or returns on already purchased tickets. Tickets purchased online are subject to a per-ticket handling charge. Artists, dates, times, venues, prices and programs are subject to change.

Single-performance tickets are available online at njpac.org, via phone at 1-888-GO-NJPAC (1-888-466-5722) or at the NJPAC Box Office, One Center St., Newark. For groups of 10 or more, call the NJPAC sales desk at 1-888-MY-NJPAC (1888-696-5722). All tickets purchased online and via phone are subject to a per-ticket handling charge.

The NJPAC Box Office is open Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from noon-5pm. The Box Office is closed on Mondays. Phone calls to 1-888-GO-NJPAC (466-5722) for single-performance ticket orders are answered seven days a week, from 9am to 9pm. Phone calls to 1-888-MY-NJPAC (6965722) for groups of 10 or more are answered Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Artists, dates, times, venues, programs and prices are subject to change.

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ment that its reputation has been damaged by soliciting information from the public on what he says is the NFL's lack of wholesomeness. He has even set up an e-mail address -NFL@khpblaw.com -- intended to "balance the playing field."

The latest arbitration papers for M.I.A. go into the "profane, bawdy, lascivious, demeaning and/or unacceptable behavior by its players, team owners, coaching and management personnel and by performers chosen and endorsed by NFL to perform in its halftime shows."

For example, there's Michael Jackson's performance at the 1993 Super Bowl halftime, where the singer grabbed his genitalia while singing "Billie Jean." "This was NFL's first foray into salacious performances in their Halftime Shows," says M.I.A.'s arbitration papers. "Discovery will demonstrate that NFL was fully aware that Jackson was going to engage in such 'genitalia adjustments' in his performance."

Then, there's Prince's performance at the 2007 Super Bowl halftime show.

"During part of his performance, he was illuminated against the backdrop of a billowing sheet of fabric to project a huge shadow of himself," M.I.A.'s legal papers say. "His oversized shadow was shown caressing the neck of his stylized trademark guitar…as if stroking an erect oversized phallus in a manner reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix performances where he fondled his guitar's neck. Discovery is expected to confirm that NFL knew in advance exactly what would be presented, from pre-game rehearsal and from the stage set configuration."

Even Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl is mentioned: "The Show prominently features scenes of very young women dancers (possibly not even of adult age) poised in reclining positions, with their feet and hands and/or shoulders planted on the ground behind them. The women lewdly thrust their elevated pelvic areas in a manner unmistakably evocative of sexual acts (very probably qualifying as 'indecent' under the FCC definition), or at the very least, in a manner wholly consistent with the scenes a faire in a strip club."

M.I.A.'s arbitration papers aren't confined to halftime performers either. A recent proposal to assess a 15-yard penalty for use of the "N-Word" is contrasted against the league's $16.6 million demand from the singer. The bullying scandal involving Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito is addressed. A judge's rejection of a proposed $765 million settlement for concussions is also mentioned.

The singer says there can't be liability or damage based on speculative FCC action, and her legal papers say it is "implausible" that any indecency fine will come after years of regulatory inaction and recent decisions at the U.S. Supreme Court.

What's more, the responsibility of broadcaster NBC could be investigated as the arbitration continues forward.

"NFL, and NBC, failed to exercise ordinary care in the conduct of the Halftime show by not activating the '5 second delay' system in place for the broadcast," says M.I.A.'s papers. "Any alleged fault or liability of Respondents should be diminished by NBC's dereliction. Discovery has not been taken yet to determine whether contractually NBC owed a duty to NFL to properly operate the delay system. Very likely that is indeed the case.

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‘Star Wars’ series rumored diversity a sign of Hollywood’s evolution If recent press reports are to be believed, Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan may very well be the droids we’re looking for.

The rising stars are just two of several names being mentioned in the same breath as the Star Wars revival being helmed by J.J. Abrams. Fresh off the heels of her Oscar win, Ms. Nyong’o is in talks with the man who singlehandedly resurrected the Star Trek franchise for an as-yetunnamed role.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jordan is among a growing list of black actors being weighed for a plum role in one of Hollywood’s most storied science-fiction franchises. Throw in the reappearance of original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, and mutatis mutandis, the Star Wars revival gives many reasons for excitement.

Yet given the man at the helm, a compelling and racially-balanced cast is perhaps to be expected. The mooting of Nyong’o, Jordan and David Oyelowo is very much in keeping with Abrams’ history of diverse and unusual casting decisions. Save to mention his penchant for curveball plot twists, which have become the hallmark of works on both the small and large screens.

Alias was a television cult hit for its five-year run, successfully turning a number of secret-agent genre tropes on their ears. While fan buzz far exceeded its viewership, Abrams’ deft writing and casting decisions launched the career of the (moderately talented) Jennifer Garner and helped turn the (very multi-talented) Bradley Cooper into an A-list star.

In its heyday, Abrams did for some of his stars what George Lucas did for Ford, Fisher and Hamill. In addition, Alias had an admirable track record of casting unsung black actresses in prominent (though largely villainous) roles. The show’s casting carousel included Gina Torres, Merrin Dungey and Vivica A. Fox. Its status as a global cultural juggernaut notwithstanding, one of the few longstanding critiques that Star Wars has confronted was a perceived lack of diversity. Given the franchise’s legions of diverse fans, and a palpable appeal that cuts across all races and ethnicities, this criticism seems unfair at best.

In the six Star Wars “episodes,” some point out that the number of black actors featured therein can be counted on one hand, yet still have fingers to spare. An astute observation perhaps, but your writer’s response is: so what?

When Star Wars was released in 1977, the reality of the sci-fi genre—indeed, movies in general—was that casting decisions were not made with black audiences in mind. The recent awards cycle, and the insertion of names like Nyong’o, Jordan and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the conversation, (Continued on page 40)

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GOSPEL SOUL ICON MAVIS STAPLES: SHE'LL TAKE YOU THERE! Gospel/Soul classics "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself" were among the songs that propelled Mavis Staples into the forefront of American popular culture. Mavis' voice is one of the most iconic of the sixties, seventies - and even today- as she continues her inspiring work with recent collaborations with artists such as Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, and more. This is an opportunity to hear what true soul, true gospel, and true R&B is all about. There is only one Mavis Staples, and she's coming to The Suffolk! We promise "she'll take you there!"

COMEDIAN NICK DIPAOLO PROVES THAT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT YOU! Nick DiPaolo's comedy is not gentle. It is not easygoing. But Nick DiPaolo's comedy is honest, smart and most importantly, FUNNY! Known for his numerous appearances on the Comedy Central Roasts (Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, Dennis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy), as well as his appearances on the Howard Stern Show, Louis, and his own Nick and Artie Show, which he cohosted from 2011-2012 with Artie Lange. An emmy winner for his writing on the Chris Rock Show, and a writer for the 77th Academy Awards and the MTV Music Awards, Nick DiPaolo is the real thing - and he's coming to The Suffolk Theater!

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ville Centre. Dan decided to cover as many fascinating aspects of Long Island as he could, from the political entities of both Nassau and Suffolk County, to environmental organizations such as The Citizens Campaign for the Environ‐ ment and Richard Amper of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, music leg‐ end Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, the organization Long Island Cares, and for‐ mer 14 year Major League Baseball player, Frank Catalanotto plus many other notable Long Islanders.

Through his three year filmmaking journey on This Is My Long Island, Dan had faced some personal issues. In the first week of November of 2013, Dan lost a dear childhood friend of 32 years and one of the co‐producers of the film, Dianne Zaremba, to an apparent suicide. A week later , on November 12, 2013, as Dan was trying to press forward and was ready to screen the film, the Marquardt’s home caught fire and the family lost everything, including the footage of the film and all Dan’s camera and editing equipment.

Friends, family and associates from all over Long Island came together to donate, hold fundraisers, and assist the Marquardt family, one of them even donated a car for the family’s use. Though Dan’s camera and computer equipment have yet to be replaced, he was able to retrieve the raw edit file footage from his internal hard drive of the computer that was destroyed in the fire. Founder and owner of CR Computer, Dan's cousin and co‐producer, Robert Magioncalda, was able to recover the raw edit files from the burnt in‐ ternal hard drive and saving Dan's legacy that he had worked so dearly for 3 and a half years.

Dan Marquardt was the 2013 recipient of the Long Island Film/TV Founda‐ tion’s Finishing Fund Grant, and he proudly accepted the award at last year’s Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE).

While Dan is awaiting acceptance from the selection committee to screen at this year’s LIIFE (July 9 – 17 at the Bellmore Movies), the Long Island Film‐ When Rockville Centre's own, Dan Marquardt, worked in a law firm in West TV Foundation has decided to work with Dan Marquardt for a red‐carpet cast, Islip for a number of years as an Administrative Assistant, he knew there was crew and press screening event at the Bellmore Movies to highlight Dan’s something else he was supposed to be doing. dedication to filmmaking and Long Island.

Dan approached his wife, Susan, and told her of his desire to become a This is My Long Island will screen on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30 filmmaker, and she supported him knowing it would mean a change in their p.m. at the Bellmore Movies. You must be on the guest list to attend. A lim‐ lifestyle for them and their 2 daughters, Tiffany (12) and Dyani (16). ited number of tickets may be available for purchase once the invited guests With $7,500 to buy equipment, and friends and colleagues donating their knowledge and time, on occasion, a Canon C300, Dan began a three‐year, self‐ are in. Otherwise, This is My Long Island will be coming to a film festival near you. taught, journey to produce his very first feature‐length documentary, This Is For more information on This is My Long Island or Dan Marquardt, please My Long Island.

Dan’s grandfather, Eugene J. Murray, is the former Honorable Mayor of the contact Dan Marquardt at sawgrassproductions@gmail.com. For information Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre for 20 years. Dan’s uncle is Francis X. on the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) please contact Debra Marko‐ Murray, who is Eugene's eldest son, is currently the Honorable Mayor of Rock‐ witz at debfilm@aol.com or www.longislandfilm.com

Three Years in the Making, This is My Long Island, Premieres at the Bellmore Movies

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PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST ANDTHE X FACTOR JUDGE DEMI LOVATO ANNOUNCES THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR SET TO LAUNCH IN FEBRUARY 2014 MARCH 7 – IZOD CENTER MARCH 11 – NASSAU COLISEUM

The general on-sales will begin on Saturday October 5, at www.livenation.com.

DEMI, the 4th album from Demi Lovato on HollyNorth American Tour Features Dates With Little Mix, Cher Lloyd and Fifth Harmony; Will Visit 27 Cities Includ- wood Records, is out now and features the charting New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, Dallas, Nash- topping, double platinum-certified single, "Heart Attack," and "Neon Lights." The album hit #1 on iTunes in ville 50 countries and debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday, October 5 at 10am, chart in the U.S. "Heart Attack" reached #5 on the Billat LiveNation.com board Top 40 Radio chart and became the 3rd Top 10 New York, NY – September 30, 2013 – Platinum- hit of Demi's career. The video for the song has selling music artist and The X Factor judge Demi Lovato amassed over 100 million views on VEVO, while a reannounced exclusively on a Facebook Q&A yesterday mix of the single also hit #1 on the Billboard Dance that she is launching THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR on Chart.

February 9, 2014, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Demi is also joining the Emmy Award®-winning Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena. Produced and promoted show GLEE for a guest starring role set to start airing

by Live Nation, the North American tour will support her on October 3. Earlier this month, she returned for her latest Hollywood Records album, DEMI, and visit 27 second season as a judge and mentor on The X Factor. cities across the United States and Canada, including She will appear on Conan tonight (September 30) and shows in the New York City area, Chicago, Toronto, will perform on both The Tonight Show Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Nashville. “Neon Lights” is with Jay Leno (October 2) and The Ellen DeGeneres the forthcoming single from DEMI and will impact at radio in early November. THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR will Show (October 7). also feature lead special guests, Little Mix, performing THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR DATES on their first U.S. tour, as well as Cher Lloyd who will All dates and venues below subject to change. also perform on select dates. The X Factor finalists Fifth Harmony will perform on all dates below.. turned hit-making girl group, Fifth Harmony, will also join their X Factor mentor on all dates throughout the *Dates with Little Mix tour. **Dates with Cher Lloyd Citi® cardmembers will have access to a pre-sale February 9* Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live @ Rogers tickets beginning Wednesday October 2, at 10:00 AM Arena local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For February 11* San Jose, CA SAP Center complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

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October 12) February 15* Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena February 17* Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theater At Grand Prairie February 19* Houston, TX Toyota Center February 21* Atlanta, GA Philips Arena February 23* Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena February 25* Sunrise, FL BB&T Center February 26* Tampa, FL Time Bay Times Forum March 1* Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center March 2* Fairfax, VA Patriot Center March 5* Worcester, MA DCU Center March 7* East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center March 8* Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre March 11* Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum March 13* Auburn Hills, MI The Palace At Auburn Hills March 14* Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena March 16* Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center March 18* St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

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Fifth Harmony has quickly become one of the mosttalked about acts in pop music. After debuting "Miss Movin' On" live on The Today Show, the program received more tweets about this concert than any other performance all summer. The music video has surpassed 11 million views mark on VEVO, while the song reached #34 on Top 40 Radio, and is continuing to gain steam. Cumulatively, they have 70 million total YouTube views, nearly half a million Facebook "likes", and over 750,000 Twitter followers. Building on the monumental success of their debut single "Miss Movin' On", Fifth Harmony (5H) are now gearing up to release their first EP, Better Together [Epic Records/Syco Music] on October 22, 2013. For more information on Fifth Harmony, visit www.fifthharmonyofficial.com.

Please visit www.DemiLovato.com, www.LiveNation.com and www.Ticketmaster.com for additional ticket and tour information.

About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

March 20** St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena March 22** Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena March 23** Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena March 26** Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre March 27** Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena March 29** Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena March 30** Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse Earlier this year Little Mix soared into the top 5 of the Billboard 200 album chart with their debut album DNA, entering the chart at No. 4 and making history as the first ever British girl group to debut in the top 5 with their debut album release. Since then, Little Mix have amassed a dedicated and loyal fan base, having graced the covers of Seventeen and Girls Life magazines and garnering over 150 million cumulative VEVO views, 2.6 million Facebook fans and over 4.3 million Twitter followers. Little Mix have become global superstars selling over 3 million records worldwide and are prepping for the Fall 2013 release of their new album featuring the upcoming single, "Move." With worldwide momentum behind them, the group is now ready to tour the U.S. for the first time as special guests on the Demi Lovato tour.

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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MILEY CYRUS TO LAUNCH BANGERZ TOUR ON VALENTINES DAY 2014 Highly Anticipated Tour Includes 38 Dates throughout the United States and Canada th April 24 – Nassau Coliseum Tickets on Sale November 16 at 10am November 6, 2013 (New York, NY) – Global superstar Miley Cyrus announced today the details behind her BANGERZ TOUR. The highly anticipated tour, produced and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on Valentine's Day February 14, 2014 in Vancouver, BC at Pepsi Live @ Rogers Arena and will visit 38 cities throughout the United States and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC and Miami. Tickets go on sale starting Saturday, November 16 at www.livenation.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, November 12 at 10 AM local time through Friday, November 15 at 10 PM local time. Fans will have additional opportunities to purchase tickets early by signing up for a Facebook RSVP at http://bit.ly/ _MileyRSVP. Tickets for the general public go on sale Saturday, November 16. Additional details are available at www.livenation.com.

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on the show (re-airing November 9) as both host and musical performer on October 5 that was part of a series of headline-making appearances that supported the release of her new album, Bangerz, on RCA Records. Bangerz debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and the Digital Album Charts with over 270,000 albums sold. Additionally, during release week, Bangerz hit #1 on iTunes in over 70 countries. Both singles, “Wrecking Ball” and “We Can’t Stop”, off Bangerz have already sold 4.3 million copies in the U.S. alone. “Wrecking Ball” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks. It became Miley’s first Billboard Hot 100 #1 and her fastest-flying top 10 on Radio Songs.

“Wrecking Ball” also hit #1 on Spotify where it reached the highest streams ever for any track in the U.S. beating the next highest week by nearly 500,000 plays. This exciting news came just two days after her music video for "Wrecking Ball" became the fastest music video ever to reach CERTIFIED status, VEVO's milestone for videos delivering 100 million views in only 6 days. Cyrus shattered the previous record which she held for “We Can’t Stop,” which was

CERTIFIED by VEVO just 37 days after it premiered.

Bangerz has been getting rave reviews including Entertainment Weekly calling it “…utterly fresh, a pop blitz from a hip-hop blueprint, and proof that Miley won't settle for just shocking us.” US Weekly declared it “the year's most titillating pop explosion” awarding the album “4 stars (out of 4).”

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WAYNE BRADY Born in 1997 in Columbus, Georgia, Wayne Brady auditioned for the British comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and he was cast in several episodes and later starred in the American version as well. In 2001, The Wayne Brady Show first aired, and although the show earned two Daytime Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady returned to host 2007's FOX network game show Don't Forget the Lyrics.

Wayne Brady was born on June 2, 1972, in Columbus, Georgia. Raised primarily by his paternal grandmother, Valerie Petersen, Brady had a pronounced stutter and shied away from public interaction. At home, Brady proved to be intelligent and creative. By age three his grandmother had taught him to read, and by age six he began to create his own plays, commercials, songs and interviews, basing them on models drawn from television. As he embraced his theatrical side, young Brady was inspired by 1950s- and '60s-era music and television, and admired celebrities like Danny Kaye, Sid Caesar and Gene Kelly.

Brady attended Dr. Phillips High School, where he excelled in his studies.

At 16, he joined the ROTC, which provided both discipline and self-confidence.

He intended to join the military, but after appearing in a high school play (and enjoying the resulting rave reviews), Brady altered his plans. Upon his graduation in 1989, Brady made a deal with his grandmother: If he could earn a living as an actor within six months, he would forgo the military.

Brady was soon cast in a theme park show at Universal Studios, and immersed himself in the local theater scene.

He appeared in classics including A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar, and A Raisin in the Sun. A regular at Orlando's SAK Theater Comedy Lab, a haven for improv and sketch comedy, Brady earned his comedic chops performing in multiple shows a night. By 1992, the SAK honored him as "Rookie of the Year for Theater Sports/Improv."

That same year, Brady moved to Las Vegas to dance, sing and act in a musical revue. He soon discovered a talent for mimicking musical genres and performing seamless impressions of rock 'n' roll greats including Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard.

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dancer in the show. The two began dating and, after the revue closed, the couple moved to Los Angeles.

Rise to Fame In California Brady began earning television parts, including guest-starring roles in In the Heat of the Night and I'll Fly Away. Around the same time, several former compatriots from the SAK relocated to the West Coast. Along with Brady, they formed the critically lauded improv group, "Houseful of Honkeys," which still performs regularly at the Acme Comedy Theatre.

In 1997, Brady auditioned for the established British comedy series, Whose Line Is It Anyway? The improvbased show featured a rotating quartet of comedians performing lightning-speed comedy games and improvised songs in front of a live audience.

The content closely mirrored Brady's skill set, and his audition made a huge impact on the producers. He was subsequently cast in several episodes. When the same company, Hat Trick Productions, brought the show stateside in 1998, Brady auditioned once again. After a grueling six-hour tryout, he was cast as a series regular. The following April, he wed Taketa.

As a result of his work on Whose Line, Brady's career skyrocketed. His good looks, easy appeal, and triple-threat virtuosity not only made him an audience favorite and an Emmy winner, but they also gave him the leverage to start his own television show.

In 2001, ABC debuted The Wayne Brady Show, a weekly variety revue featuring a mix of music and comedy.

A year later, the network revised the format and added a talk show element to the program. The show thrived for several years, during which time Brady became a father.

His daughter, Maile, was born in 2003.

Although The Wayne Brady Show earned two Daytime Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady hit Broadway the same year to star as Billy Flynn in the revival of Chicago.

He also appeared in a notable role on Chappelle's Show, hilariously skewering his "nice guy" image.

After touring with his own live show, Brady returned to the small screen to host 2007's FOX network game show Don't Forget The Lyrics. That same year he and Taketa divorced. Brady has since made appearances in multiple television series including 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, and Everybody Hates Chris. In 2008 he released the Grammy-nominated album, A Long Time Coming.

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American Idol Two Time Semi-Finalist Season 2-10 Jerome Bell set to perform at The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. Benefit Gala March 14, 2014 The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. 2014 Annual Gala Benefit will be held on March 14, 2014 at Verdi's of Westbury, located at 680 Old Country Road, Westbury, New York, 11590 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

The event is themed "Creating a Unique Learning Environment through Health and Education Learning Initiatives.” The red-carpet fund-raiser gala will recognize individuals whose efforts have contributed to diabetes and health awareness. Tickets, donations, sponsorship or advertising information is available online @ https:// w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m / e / d i a b e t e s - h e a l t h wellness-academy-of-nyc-benefit-gala-verdisof-westbury-tickets-8766616185?ref=esfb Funds raised at the Gala will support The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. in its efforts to assist families, caregivers, and guardians in the daily management of prevention and awareness as well those affected with chronic disease. The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. Intends to launch an innovative learning environment that alleviates gaps in disease management and healthy living while delivering effective daily education.

“As the parent of a child with diabetes, one of my greatest daily worries is whether she’ll survive outside of my direct care,” said Sabrina Gardner, founder of The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. We need a continuum of innovative health and educational services blended with support systems where students spend the vast majority of their day.

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About The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of NYC The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C., will be the first school/academy in the U.S. to cater to the direct needs of students and their families who struggle with diabetes and other medical health issues. The academy is incorporated by The University of The State of New York Board of Regents and The New York State Education Department. Sabrina Gardner, founder of the Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C., was inspired by the struggles of managing consistent daily care for her own child who has Type 1 juvenile diabetes.

The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. envisions blended relationships between student, parents, caregivers and specialists incorporated with education on a daily basis as a solution to the challenge of consistent chronic disease management. “Our learning environment will provide students with the support to become active participants in disease management and guardians of their own ongoing health,” says Gardner.

Dr. Gerald W. Deas: Professorship in Preventive Medicine, Visionary, Writer, Educator, Poet and Philanthropist Angela Banks Jourdain: Critical Care Nursing Education specialist at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems Preston King, C.P.A.: Chairman of New York Citi Works Georgette D. Brown: Assistant Director of Athletics, Adelphi University Samuel L. Dunston: Founder/President of National Allotment Insurance Agency, LTD Nancy Davidson: Qivana Health Systems Business Owner Dr. Okechukwu Echezona: Founder/CEO of Strong Movement Arnie Joseph: Founder/President Chroma Health Solutions

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Hon. William B. Wise: Trustee of Westbury, New York Mr. Leo Gardner: President of Strong Movement

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proves how much societal mores on race have changed.

With that in mind, the early post-civil rights cultural era was defined by two realities: blacks weren’t the prime demographic of most movie makers, and there was already a flourishing oeuvre of African-American cinema.

The decade launched the movie and television careers of a number of black actresses, and could arguably be viewed as the Halcyon days of black film. In any event, spacethemed movies, with their themes of alienation (literal and figurative) and fantasy, were a natural draw for black moviegoers, most of whom could relate to the various characters and plots.

Either by accident or design, the few black Star Wars characters offered up some of Hollywood’s most enduring characters. Billy Dee Williams’ swashbuckling and suave Lando Calrissian (here’s to hoping his character will be part of the new generation) gave young blerds a model to emulate. Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu was less iconic than Calrissian, but who can forget the way he wielded a light saber with the best Jedi around?

And lest we forget, Star Wars used one of the most famous black actors ever –and his Stentorian voice – as the immortal Darth Vader, the most iconic movie villain of all time. By the time Episodes 1 – 3 appeared, the ground for black sci-fi heroes had already been sown by Will Smith and Laurence Fishburne. Star Wars may have faltered in checking the necessary boxes, but truthfully, did anyone really notice or care?

Past and future casting decisions notwithstanding, the shaping of Star Wars is entirely consistent with the fact that outer space—at least as represented in comic books and movies –has almost always been a welcome place for people of color. In space, and among super-powered human beings, multiracial harmony has always thrived.

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the incarnation of Nichelle Nichols and the Zoe Saldana) to Fishburne’s Morpheus and Geordi LaForge, black actors have a distinguished history of playing well-rounded characters in deep space. If the recent speculation about Star Wars proves true, Ms. Nyong’o and Mr. Jordan are just continuing that tradition.

It may be the height of naïveté to say aloud, but perhaps Ms. Nyong’o and Mr. Jordan are in the running not because of their race, but because they are proven talent who can draw in movie watchers of all stripes.

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Ida B. Wells: Journalist.

Teacher. Anti-Lynching Crusader. Women’s Rights Activist. Civil Rights Pioneer.

Ida B. Wells was born into slavery on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was orphaned at 16 after both of her parents and a younger sibling died from a yellow fever epidemic. In order to support and care for her five remaining siblings, she secured a job as a teacher. She eventually moved to Memphis where she became a leading journalist and civil rights activist.

When her newspaper office was destroyed in an angry response to her outspoken writings, Ida B. Wells was exiled from Memphis, and stayed away from the South for over 30 years. In 1893 and 1894, she traveled across the United States and throughout the United Kingdom and Great Britain, passionately writing and speaking out against lynching. She eventually moved to Chicago and married Ferdinand L. Barnett in 1895. The widowed Ferdinand was an attorney and editor of The Conservator, one of Chicago’s Black newspapers. In addition to the two children from his first marriage, he and Ida had four children together.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett continued her activism while juggling motherhood and her many civil rights commitments. In 1909, she was one of the founders of the NAACP, although she later had conflicts with its leadership because she was perceived as too “radical.” She also worked with Susan B. Anthony as a leader in the movement for women’s suffrage.

In Chicago, Ms. Wells worked with Jane Addams to prevent the establishment of segregated public schools, helped to open Chicago’s first kindergarten for Black children, founded the Negro Fellowship League to assist Black men and boys who were excluded from the YMCA, and started the Alpha Suffrage Club – an organization of Black women who worked to obtain the right to vote.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett died on March 25, 1931, at the age of 68, from a brief illness due to kidney failure. She and her husband, Ferdinand L. Barnett, are interred together in Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery Statements of Support “The Ida B. Wells Monument is a singular opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge Bronzeville’s history while anticipating its future.” Alderman William D. Burns, 4th Ward “I am writing in support of your efforts and to comment the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture for developing a monument that will celebrate Ida B. Wells’ legacy and help increase public awarement of her imONLINE EDITION

portant work. The location of the monument in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville community is of great significance and appreciation to the communities and generational admireres who were impacted by her work…As a female leader of the great state of Illinois I can personally appreciate and support eh commemoration of Ms. Wells’ life, work and writings.” – Kimberly du Buclet, State Representative, 26th District As the written history of America finally, albeit slowly, recognizes the role of African Americans, some names emerge as giants from the shadows. One of those is certainly Ida B. Wells, America’s premier anti-lynching campaigner. Born into slavery, she was destined to be one who would help shape post Civil War America as an investigative journalist, newspaper editor and publisher, and leader of the emerging women’s and civil rights movements. We here in Chicago are proud to claim her as our own for the many years of leadership she provided our city. I was delighted to learn of plans for a (Continued on page 43)

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monument to her life and work here in the place she called home for so many years and trust that the project will soon become a reality. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL 7th District) It is without hesitation that I offer my support for the Ida B. Wells Monument. Sadly, much of the history of Bronzeville is not celebrated as it should be. It is important that people who live or visit our community know about the many contributions some of its residents have made towards social justice…She used her many talents to address inequality wherever she saw it even in the face of threats against her….As residents and tourists alike visit the monument, they will undoubtedly be moved by the courageous dedication exhibited

by Ms. Wells and gain a greater appreciation for the historical significance of Bronzeville. I see this as an opportunity to generate community pride while inspiring others to pursue the type of important work that was carried out by Ida B. Wells. - Alderman Pat Dowell, 3rd Ward “It is with hope and pride that I support the movement for an Ida B. Wells Monument in Oakwood Shores. As a journalist and social activist, Wells was a strong voice against racism and sexism. Her advocacy paved the way for generations of African-Americans who followed her, and she should be commemorated with a monument that will invite future generations to learn about her contributions.” – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul, 13th District “At a time when women were seen and not heard, Ida B. Wells was a voice for those who had none. Even today her legacy lives on, and she continues to be a role model for young women. Her advocacy for equality for women and African Americans should inspire us all to speak out against injustice.” – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon

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The Monument A monumental sculpture accompanied by supportive art pieces will be located in a park-like setting on the Langley Boulevard median, just south of 37th Street in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The Langley Boulevard median lies at the heart of the Oakwood Shores community, on the former site of the Ida B. Wells public housing development.

The plaza where the Ida B. Wells monument will be erected.

The Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee has commissioned the creation of a sculptured monument that will honor the life and times of the historic Ida B. Wells. The sculpture will be created by Richard Hunt, a Chicago native and world-renowned artist. The abstract sculpture capturing the artist’s vision of Ida B. Wells and her legacy will be at least 20 feet tall, and will have a large base upon which an image of Ida B. Wells and excerpts of her writings will be engraved. Upon completion, this monument will be donated to the City of Chicago’s Public Art Collection.

As a second phase of the project, smaller, interactive art pieces will be commissioned to allow the public to experience the work of Ida B. Wells in a reflective manner. While a precise description of the project awaits the artist’s conception, additional elements may include a timeline of key events related to Ms. Wells’ causes and accomplishments, occasional seating along the pathway in the Langley median, or boulevard signposts or similar features with a historical narrative and illustrations.

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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

By William Shakespeare Edited & Directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney In an exciting international collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and GableStage, Miami, The Public welcomes back writer/director Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays) as its new artist in residence with ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. At the fringes of a war-torn empire, a man and a woman have fallen desperately, passionately in love. But for a soldier set to enforce the imperial will and the queen intent on throwing off the yoke of the empire, there is no place for personal desire.

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and transports us to 18th century, sun-soaked Saint-Domingue on the eve of revolution.

Presented by The Public Theater, Miami's GableStage, and the Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with The Ohio State University Use code CAESAR for $25* tickets! (Reg. $67) Publictheater.org 212.967.7555 (noon - 8pm daily) *Discount valid for preview performances 2/18-3/4 only. Offer expires 3/4. Listed price includes a $2 facility fee. Phone and Web orders are subject to a $5 per ticket service fee. Regular price $67. Subject to availability and prior sale. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some blackout dates may apply. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. This offer may be revoked at any time; no refunds or exchanges.

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USA’S GOLDEN COUPLE DAVIS AND WHITE HEADLINE THE 2014 CAST OF EMMY-AWARD WINNING STARS ON ICE® America’s Premier Figure Skating Production Welcomes the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal Figure Skating Team to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW (UNIONDALE, NY) – Meryl Davis and Charlie White returned from the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, with the United States’ first ice dancing gold medal in history. Stars on Ice, featuring Davis and White along with their bronze medal winning teammates from the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event, will visit Uniondale on Sunday, April 13 for a 4:00 PM performance at Nassau Coliseum.

The country’s premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, in a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, is proud to announce that for the first time ever, the U.S. Olympic figure skating team will headline the annual nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the Olympics back to home ice, the entire bronze medal winning U.S. Figure Skating team will highlight a truly spectacular and star-studded cast. In addition to Gold medalists Davis and White, two-time U.S. champion Ashley Wagner, 2014 U.S. champion Gracie Gold, four-time and reigning U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott, 2014 U.S. silver medalist Jason Brown, and two-time reigning U.S. pair champions Marissa Castelli & Simon Shnapir comprise the bronze medal team that will join the Stars on Ice 2014 Tour.

The Stars on Ice 2014 Tour cast will also include two-time U.S. ice dancing silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, 2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley and 2010 Olympian and 2014 U.S. Bronze medalist Mirai Nagasu. Several special guests will also make appearances throughout the tour.

Stars on Ice continues to be a pioneer in figure skating by offering fans the rare opportunity to witness some of America’s most creative and cherished champions performing together in both individual and ensemble routines. Founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Stars on Ice is one of the premier family entertainment events in the U.S., and the only figure skating tour in America, bringing you the greatest performances and competitors from the 2014 Winter Games. This year’s Stars on Ice production has joined forces with U.S. Figure Skating, moving its traditional tour dates to the spring in order to showcase the World’s best figure skaters at the top of their form and to offer special opportunities for fans across the country to celebrate the accomplishments of these historic skaters.

Tickets for the 2014 Stars on Ice Tour in Uniondale are on sale now. Special on-ice seating is available upon request. Tickets start at $25 and are available via www.starsonice.com, www.ticketmaster.com, Nassau Coliseum Box Office, and by phone 1-800-745-3000. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Please visit www.starsonice.com for the most up to date information, as well as exciting show announcements. Stars on Ice is pleased to announce Macy’s, KOSE, and airweave as Associate Sponsors of the 2014 Tour.

Judge allows lawsuit over Kim Kardashian-Kanye West proposal

seeing other online photos and congratulatory notes from celebrities.

The couple’s lawyers, however, say Hurley signed a confidentiality agreement saying he would not post video or images of the lavish engagement at San Francisco’s AT&T Park last year.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West against the co-founder of YouTube over the posting of footage of their marriage proposal on another website.

Superior Court Judge Ruth Ann Kwan on Tuesday rejected a dismissal motion that contended the suit violated the free speech rights of tech entrepreneur Chad Hurley.

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