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Volume X Issue VII
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Happy Birthday to my Granddaughter
August 27, 2015
Carson Residents Vow To Stop Spike In Crime
Inside
Carson Sheriff Captain Chris Marks addresses Carson residents. Page 1
Internationally known Motivational Speaker Jewel Diamond Taylor brings “Pearls of Wisdom” to the Carson Courier. Page 4
The “Nurses Pub”shares health tips and information from Author and Speaker, Mona Clayton BSN, RN Page 5
Editor’s Desk...Page 2 Sports...............Page 6 Entertainment..Page 7 Spiritual............Page 8 Real Estate......Page 9 Youth..............Page 10
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Moriah Bryant 1 Year Old Your Pop Pop Loves You
by James Thomas
More than 100 residents gathered at a community meeting at Bell Park to discuss an increase in crime in Carson. The meeting was facilitated by Councilwoman
Lula Davis Holmes, Councilman Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem, Elito Santarina and Carson Sheriff Captain, Chris Marks. The standing room only crowd heard from Captain Marks as he described an upswing in auto thefts and gang
activities. He also spoke about a new law that went into effect last November reducing many felony crimes to misdemeanors. “This law has had a drastic affect on actual arrests” said Captain Marks. (see Sheriff on page 11)
Actress Vivica Fox held a meet and greet at the Fashion Beauty Supply and Salon in Carson to promote her “Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection”
Former City Clerk Donesia L. Gause was appointed to the Carson City Council on August 18, 2015
Carson People: Mr. and Mrs. Gil Smith
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Publisher’s Viewpoint
With each issue of the Carson Courier we publish I am reminded of two things, I love Carson, and I love my career choice. I have an opportunity to affect real change, inform people and create a newspaper, to quote Mrs. Gill Smith, “We are proud to share with people outside of Carson.” I believe Carson is a great place to live and work. It is filled with homeowners who take pried in their properties and as evidenced by the recent overflow at the community meetings, not afraid to get involved. A recent article in the Daily Breeze implied that there is a racial division between the African American and Filipino residents in Carson because of the current recall effort involv-
ing City Clerk, Jim Dear. I say, “Don’t believe the hype.” Carson has become a very diverse city. There are residents with different cultural, religious and political beliefs. However; we are all members of the human race as soon as we recognize that we will not be manipulated by the media or a self serving politician.
The recall effort against Jim Dear is not because of a few unhappy African American residents, it is because RESIDENTS OF CARSON are unhappy with his job performance. Those residents have a right to circulate petitions without interference, as he has a right to defend himself.
You are invited to attend
The Carson Courier Re-Launch Celebration Saturday October 17, 2015 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Southbay Pavilion
Meet the Carson Courier staff. There will be celebrity autograph signings, giveaways, entertainment, vendors, a live DJ and more!!
Don’t allow lies and innuendos to cause division in Carson.
The Bible says “The truth will set you free.” How can anyone expect freedom to come from a lie? Be Informed.
James Thomas
Editors Note Angela Jackson
The celebration MC will be “SPEEDY” from the Jaime Fox Show and Roll Out Radio For vendor or volunteer info call (888)533-2013
The Carson Courier will hold it's Re-Launch party from 1pm to 5pm at the Southbay Pavilion. Stay tuned for details on programming and special guest.
The City of Carson is continually growing and changing. In spite of the recent political challenges the people of Carson continue to move the City forward.
Business in Carson is steady and climbing. The Southbay Pavilion continues to keep up with the heart of the residents by bringing excellent free programming and community resources to the mall.
Don't miss the last Monday in August free Jazz event. Stop by the mall and unwind to some of the finest Jazz in the South Bay. On October 17, 2015
Most public schools in Carson are back in session. As our students settle into their routines remember to be extra patient while driving in school zones. Leave earlier if necessary so you don't have to worry about being impatient with students and parents of children in school. Being courteous makes traffic flow better and keeps our Carson streets safe.
Lastly, don't forget to pick up your Carson Courier every other Friday at the mall and around town at various businesses. Contact the newspaper for a complete listing. As always we look forward to your input. If you have a desire to report on local news please contact me at carsoncourier@yahoo.com. Have an amazing day.
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Community Calendar * Letters To The Editor * Carson Chamber News
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
August 2015
15 - Last day to sign up for Youth Flag Football, Soccer, and Fall Volleyball Visit any Carson area park or call Parks and Recreation.
18 - Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Meeting 6:00pm to 11:00pm 701 E. Carson Street Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
28 - Carson Scholarship Pageant
22. - Autism Advocates in Action Support Group in Collaboration with Carolyn Kordich Family Resource Center. Guest Speaker, Dominique DeBora. 10am to 12 noon at the Juanita Millendar McDonald Community Center, 801 E. Carson Street. Refreshments will be served.
September 2015
9 - Free Tenant Rights Presentation. Do you have questions about Fair Housing, Evictions, Security Deposits, Repairs, Rent Increases and more? Attend this free event at the Juanita Millendar McDonald Community
Center, 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Marlene at (800) 477-5977 ext 1105 to RSVP. 19 - Hispanic Heritage Month
26 - Assemblymember Mike Gipson Job Fair. “Setting up for Success. 8:00am to 4:00pm, at the Juanita Millendar McDonald Community Center. More than 60 employers will be in attendance, on the spot interviews, workshops, raffle prizes and giveaways. No children will be admitted. Please dress for workplace success.
30 - City of Carson and Carson Chamber of Commerce, “State of The City Address Luncheon.” with Mayor Albert Robles. 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Juanita Millendar McDonald Community Center. 3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson, Ca. Call 310-217-4590 to RSVP
To list your free community event in the Carson Courier at no charge please email them to carsoncourier@yahoo.com. Items will be listed as space permits.
Interns Wanted
If you are a college journalism student, graduate or high school student with aspirations of being a journalist call Angela Jackson at (888)533-2013 ext 704 The Carson Courier is available at most retail stores in the City of Carson every other Friday.
It is also available at the Carson City Hall, Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center and the Carson Sheriff Station. If it is not available at your favorite retailer ask them to call (888)533-2013 to become a distributor.
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Please be advised that these letters do not reflect the opinion of The Carson Courier editorial team, staff or employees. These letters will be reviewed and published at the discretion of our Editorial team. Please limit your letters to 250 words or less. You can email your letters to carsoncourier@yahoo.com. Include a telephone number for validation.
During election season it is the policy of the Carson Courier to not accept Letters to the Editor from announced political candidates Candidates may write a letter in response to items in other letters. The Carson Courier will allow two (2) letters per non candidate writer regarding political issues and/or endorsement of candidates. James Thomas Sr. Publisher
Miss Teen Carson Scholarship Pageant Takes Center Stage August 28
The search is on for young Carson females who will be crowned as the 2015 Miss Carson and Miss Teen Carson.
The winners will be selected at a pageant scheduled for August 28, at 6 p.m. at the Congresswoman Juanita MillenderMcDonald Community Center, located at 801 E. Carson Street in Carson. Candidates will compete in the areas of sports and evening wear, short speech, an essay, and question and answer. Seats are available for purchase to attend the event at $5 per person for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. The crowned 2015 Miss Carson and Miss Teen Carson will each
receive a $2,000 scholarship fund, in addition to many other prizes.
They will also get the opportunity to represent Carson in the Miss California and Miss Teen California Pageant as well as in various city events.
“All the contestants of the 2015 Miss Carson and Miss Teen Carson have already built a firm foundation for success simply by competing,” said Carson’s Mayor Albert Robles. “All of them are winners. They have gained the value of confidence, self-worth, discipline, magnetism of character, as well as the rewards of cooperation and fruitfulness of perseverance,” added Robles. For more information, please call Recreation and Human Services Division at (310) 847-3570.
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Columnist Jewel “Diamond” Taylor Mona “Nurse Mona” Clayton, RN,BSN Dean Jones Spiritual Doris Molo
Youth and Young Adult Khadijah Jenkins
Sports Emilio Lacques Zapien
Junior Reporters: Imani Brown Aleysha Brown Sanai Dehere
Photographer - Kelvin Brown Advertising Sales Sadie Kimbrew Latanya Seale
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Jewel Motivates by Jewel Diamond Taylor
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Maybe it's our kids, our spouse, in-laws, our coworker or boss, maybe it's our mom or best friend. But we have to realize that they are acting according to their personality, according to what they feel is right, and they are not going to do what we want all of the time.
Create Your Ideal Life!!
"It's our ego, fears, values, personality and desires that cause us to want to change people.” Because we can't change people and make them think, live, love, give or behave the way we desire...it can become a big source of our stress.
When you spiritually and emotionally mature, inner peace happens because your expectations or demands from your spouse, family, friends or groups, church, or job diminish. Maturity teaches you not to take offense or praise too seriously.
People cannot give you what they usually CANNOT give, DON'T KNOW HOW to give or DON'T WANT to give. Unrealistic expectations and assumptions are a setup for resentment, anger and a reactionary mindset. Pain, loss and suffering invites you to learn that you cannot control, explain, fix, change or understand all things and all people. You can pray for your children, parents, friends your "ex" or your boss, but you can't change them. You lead by example, but you can't change them. You can accept them or draw boundaries, but you can't change them. We get frustrated with other people, because they don't act the way we want them to act.
Peace and maturity comes from accepting that we can't control or change people. It's not easy, but we can learn to communicate and adapt. Yes, it takes practice, especially when they are family or people you work with daily. Here are 7 things to think about...
1. Sometimes people don't change. Their mask just falls off. 2. You can't change people. You can lead them with guidance, love and example. 3. Consider how hard it is for you to change and you'll soon realize how exhausting it is to try to change others. 4. Everyone wants the gift of acceptance. 5. Change is always met with resistance. 6. You cannot change the people in your life. But you can change the kind of people you choose to be around. 7. Learn to have boundaries for the people who create drama, chaos, pain or conflict with your values, goals, personality and lifestyle." Today matters. Your dreams matter. Your health matters. Your destiny matters. I invite all women to attend my next “Diamond LeadHERship Forum” in Los Angeles, September 19, 2015 at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton. Go to www.DoNotGiveUp.net/Sept19. htm to register and learn about all the speakers who will fire you up and polish you up to achieve your goals. Or call 323.964.1736 for details.
Carson Business Profile
Fashion Beauty Supply and Salon
By James Thomas
Fashion Beauty Supply and Salon was founded in 1995 as a local store for salon products, beauty supplies, hair, and wigs. In the past 20 years, it’s constantly grown and developed to stay up to date with the newest products, styles, and trends.
With expanded offerings and new lines, Fashion Beauty prides
itself on having associates who are professionally trained in the products they carry. You can always
step inside the store and expect good advice, sound knowledge, and the warmth of family.
isn’t just your neighborhood beauty shop, it’s a beauty destination.
Fashion Beauty Supply and Salon is located inside the Southbay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson California. Call Mike at (310)3661313 and tell him you read about Fashion Beauty Supply and Salon in the Carson Courier.
Fashion Beauty
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Health & Fitness News
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“Let No Obstacle Get in the Way of Your Success!!”
Hello Carson Courier Readers! Today is a great day to be great!
Sugaralert.com
FRESH MEMORIES By Dean L. Jones
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) beginning this semester will teach about the dangers of "sexting". The LAUSD is proactively getting in front of what they believe to be a growing problem in our social culture. Teachers should tackle sensitive issues, but there are other significant constants you hope are being addressed, as well.
For instance, it should be critical to know all you can about how the brain works and areas that can help improve its' function. Our brain reviews infinite possibilities, including right or wrong, moral or immoral, fight or flight, etc., all of which requires the utmost level of an efficiency to ensure the correct interpretation of incoming information.
As the brain is the ultimate in decision making, maybe long before speaking on a symptom of social ills like sexting, without doubt the collective learning should center on what makes the brain function at its optimum capacity. A learning topic should address the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that is responsible for the development of new
neurons in the brain or nerve tissue, and therefore new memories.
Low amounts of BDNF lead to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes disease. In view of that, the unlawful activity of sexting is undoubtedly generated from an improperly functioning brain. Observing a young person pouring a sugary drink into their mouth is unfortunately a common occurrence. Nevertheless, processed sugar quickly enters the blood stream, and eventually will make its way to the brain. The big concern is how processed sugar can block membranes and in so doing slow down neural communication (nervous system). Processed sugar increases free radical inflammatory stress on your brain.
Processed sugar causes brain neurons to misfire and send erroneous messages that take time and energy to sort out, making it harder to think clearly. So when you want to address proper social strategies you first may need to tighten up how the brain is treated. Our brain uses 65% of the body's glucose, but too much or too little glucose can have a detrimental effect on brain function.
serious stress on related hormones, lasting negatively for five hours.
This unquestionably interferes with learning processes and the inability to capture fresh memories, as during this time the body is coping with excess insulin and suffers a depletion of healthy glucose levels. Over-consumption of processed sugar leads to an increased incidence of coronary thrombosis, in dental cavities, obesity, liver disease, gout, and some cancers.
Science classes should be all over this information and show clearly how eating processed sugar can be very detrimental to attention span, mood stability, all the way to doing the right thing in social settings. That's why; to build up solid learning alertness it is vital to continue living SugarAlert!
www.SugarAlert.com Dean Jones is an Ethics Advocate, Southland Partnership Corporation (a public benefit organization), contributing his view on certain aspects of foodstuff.
I have decided for this week’s column to be a continuation from the last edition. I have met many nursing students and individuals from the Carson community that have a passion for starting a nursing career. Many believe that becoming a nurse is too difficult or because of certain obstacles feel that their goal will never become a reality. Often, trials and tribulations can make it difficult to succeed in our goals—that is a fact; however my belief is that trials are what strengthen us. I also believe that sometimes obstacles are not always a negative event but a test to help to build, challenge and prepare us for the next level of success.
Many things come to mind when I reflect on my nursing journey with the start of school and the struggles I went through to become successful. The first day of my nursing career began on January 19, 1993 with a major problem! My career was starting at the end of my marriage. You see my divorce was finalized on the same day that I was to begin the nursing program at Los Angeles Southwest College. That January date was the most emotionally stressful and taxing day that I have ever experienced.
Spending 10 hours at a Los Angeles courthouse enduring litigation, mediation and finalization left me mentally and physically exhausted. I left the courthouse, though, determined to become a nurse. I knew that giving up was not an option. The nursing program started at 6 p.m. I had to be dressed in my nursing uniform, so I hurried across town and lit-
erally changed my clothes in the car. Then, I quietly entered the classroom and sat in the first vacant chair. The instructor smiled and handed me a syllabus. It was as if she knew what I had just been through. At that point, I knew it would be the beginning of an adventure. I also had the prescription for becoming a successful nurse: persistence. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” I encourage you to take the first step towards your future as a registered nurse. It worked for me and I know it will work for you. I hope that this issue has inspired you to take the next step and to keep pushing towards your goal for becoming a registered nurse. You won’t regret it. Keep on believing and have faith! Stay tuned for more with Nurse Mona!
Nurse Mona
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All students should know how eating processed sugar places a
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By Emilio Lacques-Zapien
Trojan Football Schedule
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ing a monumental second half in 2014 capped off by hitting the biggest home run of the Dodgers brief playoff appearance against the Cardinals. San Diego believed they were getting back the big power right-handed bat they’d been desperately lacking for years. Well, so far, Kemp is hitting .267 with 15 home runs and just a .314 OBP, the lowest of his career aside from 2010 and his rookie season.*
As the Dodgers make their move into September after wrapping up a tough road trip and fivegame road losing streak, they are hanging onto first place by just a thread over the Giants in the NL West. Nonetheless, the team is still, technically, barely...in first place for the moment. To be fair, the Dodgers have managed to surMany skeptics vive several Photo courtesy of Rick Osentoski-USA felt that while detrimental TODAY Sports. the prospect of long-term having rookie Joc Pederson (aka injuries again this year to pitchers “Yung Joc”) take over in centerRyu and McCarthy, cold streaks field this season was exciting for from starters Rollins, Puig and Pederson, and a lackluster bullpen the defense, newcomers Grandal, Rollins, and Yung Joc would not and back end of the rotation. be able match the firepower lost Much of the team’s success (or by losing sluggers Matt Kemp and survival) this year has been Hanley Ramirez. Although he had accredited to heralded stars like a great defensive season, Grandal Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, only hit .225 in 2014,* Pederson is Adrian Gonzalez, and the “Red a rookie, and Rollins is in the twiRose/Red Nose In The Concrete” light of his long career. aka Justin Even Turner. though Yaz and But the Kemp play very unsung different posihero of the tions, we can Dodgers still draw useful so far this comparisons. year is the Grandal has guy who matched Kemp takes on Photo courtesy of offensively in the daily www.hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. almost every grind and major category this year. responsibility of managing the entire beleaguered pitching staff He made his first All-Star while also playing a crucial role in appearance of his career, and has the everyday lineup: starting provided a strong defensive prescatcher Yasmani Grandal aka ence behind the dish along with a “Yaz.” switch hitting, power bat for the Dodgers lineup. When the Dodgers traded Matt Kemp to the Padres this offIn 2015, Yasmani is hitting season, thousands of Dodgers fans across the world threw their hands .275 with 15 home runs and a .383 OBP.* Kemp’s Wins Above up in the air, raising tons of quesReplacement-also known simply tion marks about what L.A. was really getting back in return for the as WAR, is just 0.9 this year, while Grandal’s is 2.7. home-grown, two-time all-star. Many figured that Kemp would make his third all-star appearance (See Dodgers on Page 11) of his career this season, after hav-
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Spiritual
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Say What?? By Doris Molo
From the fruit of his mouth, a man’s stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. (Proverbs 18:20) God was serious when He created the tongue. He knew that it could cause trouble. So He gave us two gates to help control it: Our teeth and our lips. James 3:12 says: “The tongue can no man tame”. But there is hope: God can.
“From the fruit of his mouth, a man’s stomach is filled…” So we should get ready to eat the harvest of our words.
Words are powerful. As you know, God created the universe with words. He said – then He saw what He said. We inherited that ability from God, our Father. We create with our words a harvest of what we have said. We say- then we see what we said. We must be impeccable with our words. We carelessly curse ourselves and others:
• “This job (kids or whatever) will be the death of me” (Oh no!) • “My head (feet, neck or other body part) is killing me” (What a way to go!) • “That person is heading for trouble” (Stop it!) • “I will never get out of debt” (Really?) • “This is driving me crazy” (Excuse me, I have to leave…) • “I’ll never find a husband/wife” (Just as you say.)
You get the point. If we create with our mouth and will eat the fruit thereof, we have to be careful that we do not curse ourselves and bring forth “bitter fruit”. Avoid the “boomerang” effect – the curses we fling at others don’t affect them, they come back to the transmitter, that being the person who said it.
Let us guard our speech, cut our words in half, and think before we speak. Let’s make our words helpful and kind, work harder at listening and build others up. And may God bless our efforts.
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Joi’s Real Estate Tid Bits by Joi Aldridge
SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED IF YOUR MORTGAGE IS SOLD? By: Andrea Murad
Joi Aldridge Broker Associate Bay Coast Realty BRE# 01220576 2224 E. Gladwick St. Rancho Dominguez, Ca. joi@baycoastrealty.com 310-930-1313
Trust Your Carson Area Realtor To Help You Find Your Dream Home
Do you ever wonder why your mortgage statements sometimes come from different companies? There’s a reason for that, and it’s called the secondary mortgage market.
The process of applying for and maintaining payments on a mortgage can be complex — primarily because of what happens behind the scenes. To make it even more confusing, the company that originally lent you the money to buy your new home will likely sell your mortgage in the secondary mortgage market to an investor.
What’s the secondary mortgage market? This is where investors — such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, pension funds, hedge funds, other mortgage companies, and banks, for example — purchase assets or loans, including mortgages, as well as the bonds that finance these assets. While lenders tend to hold high-balance loans in their portfolio, they usually sell most mortgages because that’s the easiest way a lender can generate
cash to make new mortgages. Without the secondary mortgage market, lenders wouldn’t be able to originate as many mortgages as they do. Investors like snapping up mortgages because they’re backed by a tangible asset that you can see and touch, and that builds value over time — your home. Generally, house values go up, but in the event that they don’t and a borrower defaults, the equity in the home, or your down payment, is intended to cover this loss. This is why most lenders restrict a mortgage’s loan-to-value ratio, or LTV, to 80% of the house value. Does this sale affect me, the borrower?
Yes, and it starts at the application process. But you shouldn’t be worried; it’s nothing you haven’t probably already heard about, especially if you’re been doing your homework. (And law protects you from abuses by the new owner of your loan). For a lender to be able to sell in the secondary mortgage market, the loans need to meet the requirements of the investor buying them; it makes sense that investors are willing to pay more for higher-quality mortgages. In essence, mortgages
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are underwritten so that they can be sold for the best possible price. This is why underwriting guidelines can be strict and why lenders want to see proof of employment and income to make sure you can afford to repay the loan without stretching your budget.
The interest rate you’re offered also reflects the price that investors will pay for your mortgage — and lenders use all kinds of info such as credit score and debt-to-income ratios to determine your overall mortgage-worthiness (read: likelihood of repayment). It’s easier to sell a mortgage in the secondary market when an investor is confident the borrower is unlikely to default. What happens to borrowers who can’t repay? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) works to protect someone who is struggling to pay the mortgage. Even though a new company now owns the loan, this company still has to follow standards to collect on a delinquent mortgage. To prevent servicer abuses, servicers are required to reach out to borrowers to help them solve the problem through options such as a loan modification or short sale before foreclosing on a loan.
(See Real Estate on Page 11)
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT
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From Compton to Morehouse: Tyrese Pays for a Young Man’s College Tuition By. Khadijha J.
A few months back, I had the opportunity to interview and write an article on Lorenzo “Zo The Motivator” Murphy about his experience with applying and being accepted to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia as well as branding himself as a motivational speaker. During the interview, Murphy mentioned Tyrese Gibson, R&B singer and actor, as one of the people that inspires him. Shortly after the interview, Tyrese contacted Murphy and has taken him under his wing. As a mentor and a huge supporter of Murphy, Tyrese has the internet buzzing after his recent Instagram post promising to pay for his college tuition. In a recent Instagram post, Tyrese states, “Why did I decide to put this young kid from Compton through college?? Because I dream with my eyes open and this year I watched a true living legend, Tom Joyner, get on stage and give the most moving speech about why he has raised and donated over 65 million dollars and put close to 30,000 African American kids into college. I decided at that moment I needed to do something”.
Murphy thanks Tyrese with an Instagram post Wednesday (August 12) for contributing to his future as a Morehouse man. He writes, “As of today I begin my journey as a Man of Morehouse. I am beyond grateful and thankful to be a part of such a great legacy. None of this would be possible without God, @tyrese, the support from my family and of course, my relentless hard work. Annually, Morehouse is around 45k-50k and as you can imagine, that is a lot of money. I thank God for placing Tyrese in my life. It is because of him believing in me and investing in my future, that I am able to receive my education. I am amongst the worlds greatest leaders and I want to thank Tyrese for giving me the opportunity to be able to pursue my academic and career endeavors at Morehouse College”. Murphy is increasing in popularity across social media with his motivational posts. We look forward to seeing him do more amazing and inspiring things at Morehouse. Follow Lorenzo Murphy on Instagram @ZoTheMotivator and Facebook at ‘Renzo Godbooksball Murphy’ to follow his journey at Morehouse.
Why School?
by Aleysha Brown, Jr. Reporter
You know why we have arts as an elective because it is used to bring out our special talent.
Aleysha Brown
School is really good for you. Did you know that school really helps you interact physically, mentally, and socially? Gym is so important, it keeps us in shape. We take Math to learn the fundamentals, or the code and laws of our universe; literature is so you sound smarter, and have a great vocabulary and you don’t lack common sense.
Science pretty much teaches us about our earth. History is to learn about how we are and how this world is right now.
Art is not just drawing, painting and coloring it is also music, dancing, and theater. Many students have art within their family history and ancestors. Art is somewhere people can feel welcomed and comfortable, also they can express how they feel and who they are. Last but not least are different languages. Many schools often teach French and Spanish. I take Spanish and my teachers always say we are going to have a better life if we learn a second language.
In America we have a huge Latino population and learning Spanish makes sense.
Honestly, I love school. If it ever gets really hard, don’t give up, remember why we need to learn these subjects and keep pushing. You will appreciate it. Life will become great.
Rediscover Books
by Imani Brown, Jr. Reporter It’s good to read books because you can learn words you don’t know.
book I wanted to read the second in the series. (I have to find out what is next in their relationship.) I realized that I love reading after all. It never was about reading but what I was reading.
I read the 234 page book in less than a day. Once I finished the
When I asked all my 8th grade friends to read my book they said, “I’m sorry, it’s a book I don’t read.” I was wondering why they don’t read and then I realized that they just haven’t found the right book. That’s all you have to do to discover they joy of reading, find a book that interest you.
I used to think that I would never imani Brown read books for pleasure because they were all boring, then I read this book called Diary of a Crush and fell in love with it. I felt like it was describing real life relationships and situations that can really happen.
I advise you to read a book that makes you want to read it again and again.
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Sheriff contnued buying the clothes hanging area parks. “Crimes that were off of them, you are responCouncilwoman once felonies that mandated sible for knowing what they Holmes assured the resian arrest are dents that if any now considered of them called her misdeameanors office with a comwith ony a citaplaint about slow tion issued. response times Because of this from the Sheriffs we have seen she would handle perpetrators be the complaint perarrested more sonally. Captian than one time in Marks followed Community Activist and Leader Diane Thomas the same day for with “We work for the same offense because are doing.” you. I want to know of any they know they are not Councilman Jawane complaints residents may going to jail.” Hilton spoke of his plan to have.” Community leader There were mumgo into the streets and talk and Activist, Diane Thomas blings through the crowd to gang members and leadgave a passionate appeal to when Councilwoman Lula ers to try and get them to residents to “get to know Davis Holmes made the understand the conseyour neighbor” and “look statement, “all of the crimes quences associated with cre- out for each other’s properhappening in our city are ating havoc in the communi- ty. “You paid too much not being committed by out- ty and to get the “OG’s” to money for your home to siders. Some of these talk to younger gang memallow anyone to come into crimes are being committed bers. the community and mess it by our young people. as Residents voiced up. We have to help the parents you have to be concerns about police Sheriff and begin to police responsible for those who response times, and young our neighborhoods” said live in your home. You are people hanging out in the Diane Thomas.
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Will the terms change once my mortgage is sold? Mortgages can be modified, but not unless the borrower and lender both agree on the new terms. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which also is enforced by the CFPB, prohibits lenders and servicers, as well as any subsequent companies that own your loan, from changing the terms of your mortgage without your consent.
Unless you ask that the interest rate or another term on the note be changed and the
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Sure, Kemp has significantly more RBI than Grandal, but Matt has a terrible OBP (.314)* and bats in the middle of the Padres order each game, while Yaz shares at bats with veteran catcher Ellis, in the bottom half of the Dodgers lineup. Also, the major league catcher has always been considered more of a defensive position. Most clubs are forced to settle for going with a strong defensive backstop, and taking any added pop as an extra bonus. Yaz has greatly exceeded these expectations with the bat, and he was the second catcher up behind rival Buster Posey on the National League All-Star Team.
In addition, with Pederson replacing Kemp as one of the three Dodgers starting outfielders, the team’s speed and athleticism experienced a major upgrade. Kemp is considered one of the worst defensive outfielders in baseball at tender age of…30. His 2014 fielding percentage was a weak .950, along with an ugly -22.4 UZR and -26.5 Def. In contrast, Grandal’s Def. is currently at 2.3,* and he is considered one of the best pitch-framers in all of baseball, which also positively impacts the pitching staff. When comparing their overall hitting value based on OPS, Kemp is currently at .737 while Yaz is at an impressive .853, more than .100 higher.* Essentially, the Dodgers traded away an atrocious defensive player with questionable durability, streaky hitting, and an enormous salary, for a younger, cost-controlled catcher with great defense who is entering his prime.
In an interview with Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet L.A., Grandal reminisced about a short but significant conversation he had with A.J. Ellis last season. Grandal was playing first base for the Padres, and Ellis reached base. A.J. muttered out of the blue, “Hey, so how would you feel about playing in L.A. next lender or new owner agrees, or you agree to a year?” Yasmani said he was change the lender or new owner proposes, the confused by the question, because he figured that Ellis new owner of your mortgage can’t make any was aware that Grandal is the changes. younger catcher and still in his prime, and that playing for the Andrea Murad is a New York-based writer. Dodgers could result in him Having worked on both Wall Street and Main Street, she now pursues her passion for words. taking A.J.’s starting spot Her work can be found on BBC Capital, behind the dish. It turns out FOXBusiness.com, InstitutionalInvestor.com that Ellis really is that selfless, and AmericanBanker.com. When she's not and their short talk that day writing, she's exploring the city, taking photo- was a foreshadow for what graphs, and strumming her guitar. was to come.
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Ellis has become a crucial leader and veteran presence for the Dodgers clubhouse, a mentor for the younger rising star Grandal, and personal catcher/best friend to ace Clayton Kershaw. The two have become a solidified platoon, as Ellis has accepted and embraced his new role. Having Ellis working closely with Grandal each day while handling a somewhat volatile Dodgers pitching staff has proven to be a tremendous lift for Yasmani’s growth and the team’s overall chemistry. Both Ellis and Yaz have received high praise from their pitchers and teammates for their tenacity and work ethic.
The Yaz-Manian Dodger was once just a kid from La Habana, Cuba. He went to high school and college in Miami, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2010 amateur draft. Although Yaz is 26 now, he still wears braces, and I believe he will continue to get better and mature with the Dodgers. I thought it was also a nice move when considering team dynamics, as the Dodgers had recently loaded up on Cuban talent with guys like Yasiel Puig, Alex Guerrero and Erisbel Arruebarrena. There are always a lot of underlying clubhouse and personality intricacies behind the scenes of a large team, and I feel that it’s important for the latino and especially latino migrant players to be surrounded by other guys that have a shared culture and language. The fact that Grandal is a bilingual catcher could also have a positive effect communicationwise on the Dodgers mostly latino bullpen as well…(Yes, that last sentence could be a stretch, but the Dodgers bullpen could use any glimmer of hope at this point.) The Padres felt Grandal was worth trading away for Matt Kemp, but only one of them was an All-Star in 2015. Yazmania is catching on in Dodger land, and I’m excited to see how he progresses and how he performs in the postseason…if they make it. *All statistics are referenced from www.fangraphs.com and www.baseballreference.com.
Emilio Lacques-Zapien is a Dodgers Beat Writer with the Carson Courier and www.DodgersBeat.com. He is 27 years old, born in Hollywood and raised in MidCity L.A. His favorite Dodger is Adrian Gonzalez, and he can teach you how to dougie. Continue the conversation with him on Twitter: @EmilioLZ323
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